Description
Make this Chili Lime Baked Cod for a light, flavorful meal. You will love the bright zest and mild spice. It is simple, quick, and tastes wonderful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the fish.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the top of each fillet.
- Sprinkle the lime zest over the seasoned fish.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the baked cod before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cod for the best texture.
- Adjust chili powder amount based on your spice preference.
- This recipe works well with other firm white fish like haddock or tilapia.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz portion
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 250mg
- Fat: Approx. 6g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 2g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 70mg