Blackened Cod with Cilantro-Lime Rice

Name: Blackened Cod with Cilantro-Lime Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 pound cod fillets; 3 tablespoon olive oil (for salad dressing); 2 tablespoon blackening seasoning; 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked); 3 cup water; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 3 tablespoon lime juice (for salad); 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 0.5 red bell pepper (finely diced); 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced); 0.75 teaspoon salt

Flaky cod fillets seasoned with bold blackening spices and seared to perfection, served with aromatic cilantro-lime rice and a vibrant black bean salad.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.96/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Gluten-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound cod fillets
3 tablespoon olive oil (for salad dressing)
2 tablespoon blackening seasoning
1.5 cup white rice (uncooked)
3 cup water
0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
3 tablespoon lime juice (for salad)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
0.5 red bell pepper (finely diced)
0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
0.75 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Cook 1 1/2 cups white rice according to package directions with 3 cups water. Once cooked, stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 2 tablespoons lime juice. Season with a pinch of salt.
While rice cooks, prepare the black bean salad: In a medium bowl, combine 1 can rinsed black beans, 1/2 finely diced red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion.
Whisk together 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Pour over the black bean mixture and toss to combine. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each side with 2 tablespoons blackening seasoning.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Carefully add the seasoned cod fillets to the hot pan.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and has a nice blackened crust.
Serve the blackened cod immediately with the cilantro-lime rice and black bean salad on the side.

Notes

Ensure your skillet is very hot before adding the fish to get a good 'blackened' crust. Be careful not to overcook the cod, as it can dry out quickly. This dish also pairs well with a slice of avocado or a dollop of sour cream if you're not avoiding dairy.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 480
Protein: 40.5 g
Carbohydrates: 54.1 g
Fat: 13.2 g
Fiber: 7.5 g
Sodium: 760 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
Sugar: 2.5 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg