Description
A light and flavorful cod dish paired with a refreshing radish and lentil salad. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or a restaurant-style meal at home. The cod is pan-seared to golden perfection while the salad adds crunch, protein, and a zesty touch.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (serves 2–4):
For the Cod:
2 cod fillets (6–8 oz each)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
For the Radish Lentil Salad:
1 cup cooked green or brown lentils, cooled
4–5 radishes, thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins:
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard for dressing
1 avocado, sliced
A handful of arugula or spinach
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Salad
In a bowl, combine lentils, radishes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar (or lemon juice), salt, pepper, and mustard (if using).
Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Set aside.
Step 2: Cook Cod
Pat cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add cod and cook 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and flaky. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before removing from heat.
Step 3: Assemble
Plate the salad and top with the pan-seared cod fillets. Garnish with parsley and additional lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Cooking Tip: Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a perfect sear on the cod.
- Make Ahead: Salad can be prepared a few hours ahead; cook cod just before serving.
- Variation: Swap radishes for thinly sliced bell pepper or fennel for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Healthy Dinner
- Method: Pan-seared / Tossed Salad
- Cuisine: Modern American / Healthy