Key Lime Baked Cod Recipe Is Packed With Zesty Mediterranean Flavor (4 Ingredients, 20 Minutes) High Protein Mediterranean Diet Seafood Dinner Low Sugar Low Sodium Fruit Gluten-free

Let's take a trip to the tropics at dinner tonight! Fish is a big part of my diet, and so is the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet. A healthy Mediterranean diet includes lots of fish, olive oil and herbs, all of which have the bonus of being delicious, too. This simple key lime cod fish recipe is no exception. The high-protein seafood dinner is packed with zesty lime and Mediterranean flavors. You will feel like you're on a tropical island in the Mediterranean with this moist key lime cod on your dinner plate.

This easy cod fish recipe has just a few simple ingredients and is ready in less than 20 minutes. Here is your gluten-free shopping list for this seafood recipe: fresh cod fillets, key limes (or regular limes if you can't find them), olive oil and either Italian seasoning or Mediterranean seasoning.

Enjoy the tangy, limey baked cod as a delicious high-protein dinner tonight. Serve the baked fish over rice to absorb the delicious sauce, and with a side of vegetables.

Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 1 - 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
• juice of 1 large lime or key lime, plus a 1/2 to 1 additional lime for wedges
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Mediterranean herb seasoning

Here's how to make it:

1. In a bowl, add the olive oil, lime juice and herb seasoning. Stir to blend. (Fresh lime juice is best for this recipe, though you could use bottled key lime juice in a pinch.)
2. Dip the cod fillets into the mixture, then put them into a baking pan. Pour the remaining mixture over the fish in the pan. (Try this recipe with other types of whitefish.)
3. Season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste. Top fillets with lime wedges.
4. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily. Serve. Store any leftover fish in an airtight container in the fridge.

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