Description
This is a simple fish rub that creates a great flavor for Whole30® cod fillets. Best to let the fillets marinate in the rub at least a few hours, even overnight. Serve cod over your chosen accompaniments such as cooked rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, or your favorite vegetable.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 (5 ounce) cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
- 2 medium limes, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Combine paprika
- parsley
- oregano
- chili powder
- garlic powder
- cumin
- salt
- black pepper
- and cayenne in a small bowl and mix well. Brush cod fillets with 1 tablespoon olive oil; rub with the spice mixture. Use all of the spice mixture and make sure they are well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- or up to 12 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place cod on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Cook in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily and is opaque throughout
- 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile
- melt ghee with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a small saucepan. Add lime zest and juice and swirl the pan to mix. Serve the cod topped with the lime butter.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 2