PARMESAN BAKED COD RECIPE (KETO, LOW CARB, GF)

The rich creamy sauce of this dish is more than enough for me! Oh, man, you have got to give this recipe a try! Feel free to add more ingredients if you prefer. Serve this with bread or rice and you have yourself a meal to remember! Have a beautiful day, friends. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

  • 3/4 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 lemon (zest, plus juice)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (cut small or chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh cod

DIRECTIONS :

  1. Prepare the oven and preheat to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.
  2. Apply cooking spray on a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. In a mixing bowl, add the Parmesan cheese, paprika, and garlic powder. Whisk until well combined.
  4. Slice the lemon, then squeeze and zest. Put it into the cheese mixture and stir until well blended.
  5. Finely chop the parsley and add it to the cheese mixture. Stir until well mixed.
  6. Check if the fish has bones and use paper towels to pat it dry.
  7. Place a pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium.
  8. Add butter and allow it to melt.
  9. Dip the fish into the melted butter, then into the cheese mixture. Make sure to coat all sides completely.
  10. Arrange the fish into the prepared baking sheet and spread the remaining butter on top.
  11. Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes.
  12. Add lemon juice over the fish.
  13. Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

  • Serve this dish with bread with garlic butter.
  • You can also serve it over rice.
  • Place any leftovers in an airtight container and place them inside the fridge. They last up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving: 6ounces , Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 769mg | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 1.2mg