Cod filets with lemon Recipe Gluten-free, dairy-free (casein-free) and hypotoxic

PORTIONS: 2



ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for traditional cooking method:

  • 2 cod filets 
  • 35 g (1/4 cup) all-purpose flour "La Merveilleuse"
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon (we recommend using a microplane for zesting)
  • 1 ml (1/4 tsp) sea salt
  • Fresh-ground pepper
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) margarine *
  • 10 ml (2 tsp) fermented garlic flower
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

Ingredients for hypotoxic cooking method:

  • 2 cod filets
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
  • 10 ml (2 tsp) fermented garlic flower
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

PREPARATION

Traditional cooking method:

  1. In a deep plate, combine the flour, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
  2. In a large non-stick pan, heat the oil, margarine and garlic flower.
  3. Blot the fish with a paper towel then coat generously in the flour mixture.
  4. Place delicately in the pan. Cook on medium heat on both sides.
  5. Half-way through, add the lemon juice. Adjust seasonings (lemon juice, salt and pepper) to taste.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

Hypotoxic cooking method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 110 °C (230 °F).
  2. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic flower, and lemon zest.
  3. Blot the filets with a paper towel then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Pour the lemon juice on the filets.
  5. Spread the oil-garlic flower mixture onto the filets. Salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Bake on the central rack for about 30 minutes or until the flesh flakes with a fork. Cooking time will vary according to the thickness of the filets.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
Recipe Cod filets with lemon  Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Organic from Cuisine l’Angélique.

An updated version of a classic dish, with an accent on freshness and a hint of citrus.


TIP

* If you are not on a dairy-free diet, replacing  margarine with butter is an option.

Cooking tip: Take care to not overcook in order to keep the right consistency. The flesh should stay slightly pink at the center.
Serve with rice or steamed potatoes.
Suggestion : For some crunch, a brunoise of bell pepper, cucumber and shallots seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice can be served on the side.


VARIATION

Lime can be used instead of lemon.