Healthy Recipes

Spicy Lemon-Herb Cod with Sautéed Asparagus Ribbons

Spicy Lemon-Herb Cod with Sautéed Asparagus Ribbons

Healthy recipe · Dinner
30 min1 serving330 kcal

A balanced dinner recipe with clear preparation steps and practical nutrition values.

Macros per serving

Estimated calorie contribution from protein, carbohydrates and fats.

Protein45 g · 67% kcal
Carbohydrates15 g · 22% kcal
Fats3 g · 11% kcal

Ingredients

  • Cod Fillet (skinless)
    Cod Fillet (skinless)200g
  • Fresh Asparagus
    Fresh Asparagus250g
  • Lemon
    Lemon1/2
  • Fresh Dill
    Fresh Dill1 tbsp, chopped
  • Red Pepper Flakes
    Red Pepper Flakes1/4 tsp
  • Garlic Powder
    Garlic Powder1/2 tsp

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Pat cod fillet dry. Season with garlic powder and red pepper flakes.

  3. 3

    Place cod on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Squeeze half a lemon over the cod and sprinkle with fresh dill.

  4. 4

    Using a vegetable peeler, shave the asparagus spears into thin ribbons. Toss asparagus ribbons with a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of salt.

  5. 5

    Bake cod for 12-15 minutes, or until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

  6. 6

    While cod bakes, quickly sauté asparagus ribbons in a dry non-stick pan over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.

  7. 7

    Serve the baked cod alongside the sautéed asparagus ribbons.

Nutrition per serving

Calories330kcal
Protein45g
Carbs15g
Fats3g

Nutrition per 100 g

Reference values for the main ingredients used in this recipe.

IngredientkcalProteinCarbsFats
Cod Fillet (skinless)8218 g0 g1 g
Fresh Asparagus202.2 g3.9 g0.1 g
Lemon291.1 g9.3 g0.3 g
Fresh Dill433 g7 g0.4 g
Red Pepper Flakes28214 g54 g13 g
Garlic Powder33117 g73 g1 g
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