Crispy baked cod

Heart Smart Low Sodium

This recipe is a great high-protein, low-saturated fat option if you’re trying to add more fish to your eating plan. Remember to include some veggies to add color and nutrients(vitamins, minerals, fiber) to your plate too!

Ingredients

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 pound cod fillets
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup crushed corn cereal flakes
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 lemon wedges*

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Drizzle oil on a baking sheet.
  2. Use a basting brush to spread mustard on fillets. Place fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, crushed cereal and paprika. Stir to combine. Sprinkle cereal mixture over fillets, then use your hands to gently press the mixture into the fillets.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes or until fillets flake easily with a fork. Serve warm with a lemon wedge.*

Makes 4 servings

Recipe contains: fish, cereal may contain wheat

Carb choices per serving: 1

*Option not included in nutrition facts.

First Published: 02/12/2018
Last Reviewed: 02/12/2018

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