Description
These Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Bowls with Roasted Brussels Sprouts are a delightful and wholesome meal option. Tender cod fillets are infused with a flavorful butter mixture, complemented by the zing of lemon and garlic, served alongside perfectly roasted Brussels sprouts and a bed of quinoa or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Cod:
Brussels Sprouts:
Additional:
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Brussels sprouts: Toss Brussels sprouts with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.
- Prep cod fillets: Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Make butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat cod fillets: Brush the cod fillets with the butter mixture.
- Cook cod fillets: Sear the cod fillets in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble bowls: Create bowls with a base of cooked quinoa or rice, add roasted Brussels sprouts, and top with cod fillets.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and additional lemon zest. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a burst of freshness, squeeze extra lemon juice over the assembled bowls before serving.
- Feel free to customize these bowls with your favorite grains or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting, Searing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Bowls, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Seafood Bowl Recipe
