This entrée features lightly seasoned cod and a tart and citrusy charred tomatillo salsa.
Quick Tip: You can substitute tilapia, haddock, or roughy for the cod. The macros will be very similar.
This recipe excerpted from The Bodybuilder’s Kitchen, by Erin Stern. $17; amazon.com.
<h4 class="recipe-ingredients__title">Ingredients</h4>
<ul class="recipe-ingredients__list">
<li>5 large tomatillos, stems and husks removed</li>
<li>2 serrano chilies, stems and seeds removed, chopped</li>
<li>2 tbsp diced white onion</li>
<li>¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro</li>
<li>1⁄2 tsp lime juice</li>
<li>1 tsp salt</li>
<li>1⁄2 lb cod fillets (fresh or frozen)</li>
<li>1⁄2 tsp garlic powder</li>
<li>1⁄2 tsp ground black pepper</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="block-title"><span>Directions</span></h2>
<li> Preheat broiler to low. Line a small baking pan with aluminum foil and place tomatillos and chilies in pan. Place pan on top oven rack. Broil until charred, about 6 to 8 minutes, flipping tomatillos and chilies halfway through.
<li>Spray small baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place cod in pan, season with garlic powder, the remaining ½ tsp salt, and pepper. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until fish is lightly browned.</li>
<li>Transfer cod to a serving platter and spoon the salsa over top.</li>
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