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Chili Lime Baked Cod

🌶 This spicy rub adds a blast of flavor to this easy baked chili lime cod. This is a super easy, quick, and healthy meal for busy weeknights! You can easily customize this recipe by adding additional toppings like a fresh tomato salsa or cilantro. Want to add an extra kick? Try adding some garlic and smoked paprika to the marinade. Drop a comment below and let me know if this recipe becomes a new staple! 😋

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil

  • 1 tbsp Maple Syrup

  • 1/2 Lime (juiced, plus additional slices for garnish)

  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder

  • 1/8 tsp Sea Salt

  • 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper

  • 1/8 tsp Cumin

  • 2 Cod Fillet

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a zipper-lock bag or shallow bowl, combine the oil, maple syrup, lime juice, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper and cumin. Mix to combine then add the cod fillets. Gently massage the sauce into the fillets and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to an hour.

  2. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC).

  3. Transfer the fillets and the marinade to a baking dish. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

  4. Divide between plates and top with any excess sauce from the baking dish. Serve with extra lime wedges, if using. Enjoy!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving Size: One fillet

Protein: 41g

Sugar: 6g

Fiber: 0g

Carbs: 8g

Fat: 9g

Calories: 283

Hope you enjoy this recipe!

xoxo,

Chelsea