Healthy & Easy Baked Cod

Instructions

• Prep:
• Marinate the cod fish fillets with ¼ teaspoon of salt, ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder. Let the cod fish sit for 10 minutes.
• While waiting for the fish to absorb the marinade, make the coating by whisking together flour, paprika, coriander powder, cumin powder, and ½ ounce of parmesan cheese.
• Coat the fish evenly with the above mixture. Set aside.
• Spread baby potatoes, baby carrots, and asparagus on a baking tray, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them and toss together. Remove the asparagus and set aside, save for later.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Cook:
• Put the baby potatoes and baby carrots in the oven to bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
• In the meantime, sear the coated cod fish. On a cast-iron pan, heat olive oil over high heat. Add the cod fish in. Turn the heat down to medium after 2 minutes.
• Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan, let it melt and blend with the cod fish.
• Sear the first side of the cod fish for 4 minutes. Flip and continue with the second for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Transfer the seared fish and asparagus onto the baking tray together with the baby potatoes and baby carrots. Bake for 10 minutes at 400°F.
• In the meantime, make the sauce. On the same pan used for the cod fish, turn on high heat and add successively to the pan: shallot, 2 tablespoon of butter, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and tomato sauce. Whisk together and turn the heat off.
• Continue to add chicken broth, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon of salt to the pan. Whisk again to combine. Transfer to a small bowl. Set aside.
• Transfer the baked cod fish onto a clean plate, and drizzle the sauce all over. Sprinkle ½ ounce of parmesan cheese and parsley on top.
• Serve and enjoy.