Lemon Garlic Cod with Roasted Cauliflower Rice

Name: Lemon Garlic Cod with Roasted Cauliflower Rice
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cod fillets (fresh or thawed from Costco’s frozen section); • 3 tablespoons olive oil; • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; • 3 cloves garlic, minced; • 1 teaspoon paprika; • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian seasoning); • ½ teaspoon salt; • ½ teaspoon pepper; • Lemon slices (for garnish); • Fresh parsley (optional garnish); 1 large head cauliflower (or 1 Costco bag of cauliflower rice); • 2 tablespoons olive oil; • 2 teaspoons garlic powder; • 1 teaspoon onion powder; • ½ teaspoon salt; • ½ teaspoon pepper; • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional for added flavor)

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Updated at: Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:03:47 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories312.6 kcal (16%)

Total Fat19.5 g (28%)

Carbs7.8 g (3%)

Sugars1.8 g (2%)

Protein28.6 g (57%)

Sodium684.4 mg (34%)

Fiber2.4 g (8%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

For the Cod

4cod fillets

fresh or thawed from Costco’s frozen section

3 tablespoonsolive oil

3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice

3 clovesgarlic

minced

1 teaspoonpaprika

1 teaspoondried oregano

½ teaspoonsalt

Roasted Cauliflower Rice

1 headcauliflower

or 1 Costco bag of cauliflower rice

2 tablespoonsolive oil

2 teaspoonsgarlic powder

1 teaspoononion powder

½ teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoonpepper

1 tablespoonlemon zest

optional for added flavor

Instructions

Prep the Cod Marinade

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Step 2

Place the cod fillets in a ziplock bag or airtight container and pour the marinade over the fish. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).

Cook the Cauliflower Rice

Step 3

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 4

If using a whole cauliflower head, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until it resembles rice.

Step 5

Toss the cauliflower rice with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spread it evenly on a baking sheet.

Step 6

Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Add lemon zest before serving for extra brightness.

Cook the Cod

Step 7

Traeger Method: Preheat your Traeger to 375°F. Place the marinated cod fillets on the grill grates and cook for 5-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

Step 8

Pan-Sear Method: Heat a skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the cod for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.