Broiled Sesame Cod

Broiled Sesame Cod
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    111

Delicate cod fillets, kissed with nutty sesame and brightened with lemon, broiled to flaky perfection. This quick and elegant dish is a weeknight winner.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    1 g
  • Cholesterol
    82 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    32 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    111 mg
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven's broiler and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Place the cod fillets on the foil-lined broiler pan, skin-side down if using skin-on fillets. Brush with melted butter. (2 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Season generously with lemon juice, dried tarragon, and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle evenly with toasted sesame seeds. (3 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Broil the fish in the preheated broiler until the flesh turns opaque and white, and the fish flakes easily with a fork. This should take approximately 8-12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Watch carefully to prevent burning. (10 minutes)

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the black pepper.
Toasting the sesame seeds beforehand enhances their nutty flavor. Toast them in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes, until golden brown and fragrant.
If you don't have tarragon, dill or thyme can be substituted.
Serve immediately with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.

Emelia Bayer

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.0/ 5 ( 37 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Joan Bosco

    I used dill instead of tarragon, and it was still fantastic!

  • Roberta Ankunding

    I made it last night, very easy and the cod was amazing!

  • Marianne Lebsack

    This recipe was so easy and delicious! My family loved it.

  • Dameon Wisozk

    The sesame seeds really added a nice touch. I will definitely make this again.

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