Chili Lime Baked Cod
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
298 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chili Lime Baked Cod
Description
The recipe starts by mixing ingredients for a marinade with fresh lime juice and zest, garlic, chili powder, paprika, oregano, black pepper, sea salt, and avocado oil. The cod fillets are coated in this marinade and refrigerated between 30 minutes and 10 hours to absorb flavors. Baking at 400 degrees F on a casserole dish rack allows even heat circulation, cooking fish through in about 15 minutes.
The resulting cod offers delicate, flaky flesh with a tangy citrus brightness and a hint of chili warmth, balanced by herbs and smoky paprika. The marinade enhances moisture retention and flavor depth without overpowering the subtle fish taste.
This cod dish serves well alongside low-carb sides like roasted asparagus and cauliflower rice or pilaf-style lemon garlic rosemary rice for a more textured accompaniment. Omitting garlic can accommodate low-FODMAP diets as suggested in the notes.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs cod cut into fillets
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 garlic minced, large clove
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika ground
- 1 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
Instructions
- Stir together all of the ingredients for the marinade in a measuring cup or a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Place cod filets in a sealable container or zip lock bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag (or container) and move it around until everything is well-coated in marinade. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, up to 10 hours.
- When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Transfer the fish, along with the marinade, to a large casserole dish. Bake on the rack that’s second closest to the top of the oven for 15 minutes, or until fish is completely cooked through.
- Serve with choice of side dishes. Go with roasted asparagus and cauliflower rice for a low-carb option, or I suggest my Lemon Garlic Rosemary Rice
Notes
- For a low-FODMAP version, omit the garlic from the marinade.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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