Coconut Cod

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Servings:  4
Skill Level:  Beginner
Total Time:  30
Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ lb.        Cod filet, cut into four to five 4-5 oz. pieces

  • 1 each        Egg

  • ½ cup        Unsweetened shredded coconut

  • ½ cup        Bread crumbs

  • ½ tsp.        Salt

  • 2 T.         Coconut oil, separated (use for cooking/searing)


Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Mix egg in shallow mixing bowl.  Set aside.

  3. Mix coconut, bread crumbs and salt in shallow plate.  Set aside.

  4. Spray 13 x 9 casserole pan with oil.  Set aside.

  5. Season cod filets with a pinch of salt.

  6. Piece by piece, dip cod into egg batter followed by coating with coconut and bread crumbs.  Set all coated pieces aside.

  7. Preheat large non-stick pan to medium high heat.  Add 1 T. coconut oil.  Pan sear cod filets 1-2 minutes per side.  Place in casserole pan once seared.

  8. Continue process until all coated cod pieces have been seared and placed in casserole pan.

  9. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until cod is done.  Be sure to avoid over-cooking. Enjoy! 

Serving Size:  4-5 oz. cooked cod  

Nutrition Information:  cod is a light white fish is typically easier to find wild caught. Wild caught fish is typically a higher quality seafood option in comparison to farm-raised fish.