Gluten-Free Greek Baked Fish with Zucchini and Fennel
Golden vegetables and tender cod get a generous oregano-parsley dressing with fresh lemon.
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Ingredients
- 170 g cod fillet, skinless and patted dry
- 1 zucchini, cut into thick half-moons
- ½ fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 2 tbsp water
Method
- Heat oven to 425°F; season cod with salt and set aside.
- Brown zucchini and fennel in hot oil until golden at edges.10 min timer
- Stir herbs, lemon zest, juice, and water into a spoonable dressing.
- Nestle cod among vegetables and spoon the herb dressing over.
- Bake until fish reaches 145°F and flakes easily.12 min timer
Why it works
- Gluten-free: Cod and vegetables are seasoned with fresh herbs, oil, and lemon.
- Anti-inflammatory: White fish, olive oil, zucchini, fennel, and herbs keep the meal vegetable-rich.
- Keto: Fish and non-starchy vegetables keep the plate low in carbohydrates.
- Whole30: Fish, fresh vegetables, herbs, lemon, and olive oil make up the meal.
- Paleo: Fish, vegetables, herbs, lemon, and olive oil make up the meal.
- Pescatarian: Cod is the only protein.
- No pork: Cod and vegetables make up the meal, with no pork.
- No red meat: Cod provides the protein, with no red meat.
- Peanut allergy: Olive oil seasons the fish, with no peanuts or peanut oil.
- Sesame allergy: Olive oil, herbs, and lemon season the fish without sesame.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Cod, vegetables, and herbs contain no soy, legumes, dairy, or seaweed.
- IBS: Well-cooked zucchini and fennel are seasoned without garlic, onion, or stock.
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Cod, zucchini, fennel, olive oil, herbs, and lemon contain no grains, dairy, eggs, nightshades, or seed spices.
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