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:
- In a deep plate, combine the flour, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- In a large non-stick pan, heat the oil, margarine and garlic flower.
- Blot the fish with a paper towel then coat generously in the flour mixture.
- Place delicately in the pan. Cook on medium heat on both sides.
- Half-way through, add the lemon juice. Adjust seasonings (lemon juice, salt and pepper) to taste.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.
Hypotoxic cooking method:
- Preheat the oven to 110 °C (230 °F).
- In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic flower, and lemon zest.
- Blot the filets with a paper towel then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Pour the lemon juice on the filets.
- Spread the oil-garlic flower mixture onto the filets. Salt and pepper to taste.
- 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.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

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.