Alpha-Gal-Friendly Mediterranean Skillet Cod with Zucchini and Tomatoes
Cod gently cooks among softened zucchini and tomatoes, finished with oregano and bright lemon zest.
Fits Alpha-gal, Celiac, Hashimoto's and 14 more diets
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Ingredients
- 170 g cod fillet, boneless
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 150 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ red onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp lemon zest
Method
- Warm oil in a wide skillet over medium heat.
- Cook zucchini and onion until softened and lightly browned.10 min timer
- Add tomatoes and oregano; cook until tomatoes begin to collapse.5 min timer
- Nestle cod into the vegetables and cover the skillet.
- Cook until fish reaches 145°F/63°C and flakes easily.10 min timer
- Finish with lemon zest and spoon vegetables over the fish.
Why it works
- 65 and over: Boneless cod and softened zucchini and tomatoes make a tender skillet meal.
- Alpha-gal syndrome: Cod and olive oil keep this dish free of mammal meat.
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