Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Bowls with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Here’s a fresh, flavorful, and satisfying Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Bowls with Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe 🍋🐟 — light yet comforting, perfect for a balanced meal!

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🍋 Lemon Garlic Butter Cod Bowls with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

For the roasted Brussels sprouts:

• 1 lb (450 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• 1½ tbsp olive oil
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika (optional for color)

For the cod:

• 2–3 cod fillets (about 1 lb / 450 g total)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional for garnish)

For the bowl base (optional):

• 1½ cups cooked quinoa, rice, or cauliflower rice
• Sliced avocado, cucumber, or greens for serving

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🔥 Instructions

1. Roast the Brussels sprouts

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Toss Brussels sprouts with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking sheet, cut sides down.
4. Roast 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway, until golden and crisp on edges.

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2. Cook the cod

1. Pat cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
4. Add cod fillets and cook 3–4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
5. Squeeze lemon juice over the fish and sprinkle with lemon zest and parsley.

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3. Assemble the bowls

1. Add cooked quinoa or rice to bowls.
2. Top with roasted Brussels sprouts and cod fillets.
3. Drizzle remaining lemon-garlic butter from the pan over the top.
4. Add avocado or greens if desired.

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🌿 Tips & Variations

• Add crunch: Sprinkle toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds on top.
• Spice it up: Add red pepper flakes to the garlic butter.
• Meal prep: The Brussels sprouts and grains can be made ahead and reheated when serving.
• Other fish options: Halibut, haddock, or tilapia work well too.

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Would you like me to give you a Mediterranean-style version of this bowl (with olive tapenade, cherry tomatoes, and feta)?