Category, DifficultyIntermediate
Adobo Rubbed Cod
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
 16 oz cod fillets, 1-inch thick (4, 4oz)
 4 tsp coconut sugar
 1 tsp low-sodium adobo seasoning
 1 tsp smoked paprika
  tsp cayenne pepper
  tsp ground cinnamon
 1 tsp orange zest
 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
 Lime wedges (optional)
1

Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a rimmed baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place cod on baking pan.

2

In a small bowl combine sugar, seasoning, paprika, cayenne and cinnamon. Add
orange zest; mix well to evenly distribute zest. Sprinkle mixture evenly over each fillet, pressing gently to adhere.

3

Bake 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with cilantro, and if desired, serve with lime wedges.

Make it a meal: Serve with yellow rice and sautéed bell peppers.

Culinary: Coconut Palm Sugar
Coconut palm sugar is a sugar substitute that is becoming very popular. Coconut palm sugar is made from sap extracted from coconut trees.

Nutrition: Cod
Cod provides 90 calories, 19g protein and 1g fat in a 3-ounce, cooked serving.

 

 

Ingredients

 16 oz cod fillets, 1-inch thick (4, 4oz)
 4 tsp coconut sugar
 1 tsp low-sodium adobo seasoning
 1 tsp smoked paprika
  tsp cayenne pepper
  tsp ground cinnamon
 1 tsp orange zest
 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
 Lime wedges (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a rimmed baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place cod on baking pan.

2

In a small bowl combine sugar, seasoning, paprika, cayenne and cinnamon. Add
orange zest; mix well to evenly distribute zest. Sprinkle mixture evenly over each fillet, pressing gently to adhere.

3

Bake 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with cilantro, and if desired, serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Adobo Rubbed Cod