Lemon Garlic Cod with Roasted Cauliflower

Cod is a mild fish that tastes wonderful when baked. Fresh garlic, lemon and parsley compliment it perfectly!
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Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy

UNITS

SCALE

INGREDIENTS

LEMON COD

  • For greasing Olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 lbs Cauliflower , cut into florets
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Olive oil , extra virgin
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Black pepper , freshly ground

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

  • For greasing Olive oil, extra virgin
  • lbs Cod, fillets, boneless & skinless
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Black pepper , freshly ground
  • tsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
  • For garnish Parmesan cheese, grated

METHOD

  • Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with olive oil.
  • In a bowl, combine cauliflower florets with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Spread florets onto prepared baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Place cauliflower in the oven and roast until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Coat the bottom of a large baking dish with olive oil. Pat cod fillets with paper towel and place in baking dish. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • In a small skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-low. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice and parsley, then remove from heat.
  • Drizzle garlic mixture over top of cod. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove cauliflower from oven and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve with cod and drizzle with pan juices.

NOTES

  • If cod is unavailable, substitute haddock or tilapia 
  • Asparagus or green beans also make a great accompaniment