Citrus Cod
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Perfectly flaky cod filets are infused with a zesty blend of citrus flavors, making this dish a perfect light and healthy option for any meal. Enjoy!

Ingredients for Single Meal

  • 4 - 4 oz. cod filet
  • - Salt and pepper
  • 1 - orange(s)
  • 1 - lemon(s)
  • 1 - lime(s)
  • 4 - Tbsp butter**
  • Side: - salad**
  • Side: - rice**
  • 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal

  1. Cook rice, as directed.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  3. Slice the orange, lemon and lime.
  4. Place the cod filets in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Layer 1 orange slice, 1 lemon slice, 1 lime slice onto each cod filet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cod is no longer translucent in the middle and the fish is white and flaky. Once baked, add 1 Tbsp butter onto each cod filet and let it melt over the top.
  6. Prepare the salad.
  7. Serve Citrus Cod with a side of rice and salad.

Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions

  1. Slice 2 oranges, 2 lemons and 2 limes.

To each disposable tray, add the following ingredients:

  • 4 cod filets
  • Salt and pepper on the cod filet
  • 1 slice each of orange, lemon and lime onto each cod filet

Cover with foil or lid, add label and freeze.

Freeze & Thaw Instructions

Put the tray in the freezer and freeze for up to 6 months in the fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight, before transferring to the oven and baking as directed. Add butter over each filet after baking.

Special notes

None.

Dairy-Free Modifications

Recipe is dairy-free when using dairy-free margarine in place of butter.

Gluten-Free Modifications

Recipe is gluten free when served with gluten-free sides.

Printable Label Recipe Title

Citrus Cod

Printable Label Instructions

Thaw completely, then bake at 400 F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cod is no longer translucent in the middle and fish is white and flaky. Add a pad of butter over each filet when finished baking.
Serve with rice and salad.