Lemon cod fillets, a light and flavorful fish main dish that meets the need for a tasty yet light meal, perfect accompanied by a side like boiled vegetables or fresh salads or pan-roasted tomatoes. But enough talk, hurry to the kitchen to try the recipe!
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Lemon Cod Fillets
- 12 oz cod fillets (thaw before use)
- to taste low glycemic index flour (for coating the fillets before cooking)
- 1/2 lemon (untreated, juice and zest)
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 pinch fine salt
- to taste chopped parsley (fresh)
Useful Tools for Making Lemon Cod Fillets
- Pan
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Kitchen Spatula
- Grater
Recipe Preparation
Thaw the cod fillets, once defrosted, pat them dry with paper towels and coat them well in flour, covering all sides, and place them in a pan.
Wash the lemon, cut it in half and squeeze the juice of one half into the pan, add its grated zest, a pinch of fine salt, the oil, and the water and cover with the lid.
Cook over high heat for 15/20 minutes, during the last few minutes you can remove the lid, once the lemon cod fillets are cooked, serve them with a bit of fresh chopped parsley on top and enjoy your meal!
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Tips
The cod fillets should be tender at the end of cooking, so check and cook a few more or fewer minutes depending on your taste.
