Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach – The Clever Meal (Video)

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Quick and delicious, this Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach recipe is filled with lemony brightness, tender spinach, and creamy ricotta. Bonus points for being able to pull this together in 15 minutes for the most amazing and easy weeknight dinner! 

I was searching for a fast recipe that my whole family would like when I found this deliciousness from Katia over at The Clever Meal.  You can learn more about Katia here. I was thrilled to find her, as I absolutely love Mediterranean recipes, and as she is originally from Italy, my heart – and stomach were won over!

What I also like about this recipe is that you can change it to whatever you have on hand – for example, basil or arugula.  Hubby is not able to eat spinach (due to kidney stones) so I was able to adapt this recipe by using basil instead.  Delicious! One thing I might add to the sauce would be some red pepper flakes, which Katia does recommend as an optional garnish.  I think the next time I try it, I might add some to the sauce recipe as well. 

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It’s so easy to squeeze juice from lemons, limes and small oranges with our Citrus Press. It’s made of a durable coated aluminum that won’t discolor or rust. Just put the fruit in cut-side down, squeeze the handles, and out comes every last drop of juice.

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How to Clean

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How to Clean

  • Dishwasher-safe.

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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 8-ounces pasta of choice
  • 8-ounces baby spinach

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Lemon wedges
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

Begin to boil pasta in salted water according to package directions, cooking just until to al dente. While pasta is cooking, grate cheese.

To make sauce:

In a small bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste for seasonings, adding more as needed.

To Finish:

When pasta is finished cooking, place spinach in colander. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain pasta into the colander over the spinach. Pour the pasta and spinach back into the pot. 

Add ricotta sauce, along with a little bit of the reserved pasta water.  Coat pasta evenly with the sauce, adding a bit more of the pasta water only if needed to make the sauce creamier.

Serve immediately with more Parmesan cheese, lemon wedges, extra-virgin olive oil and red pepper flakes, if desired.

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Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach – The Clever Meal (Video)

Quick and delicious, this Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach recipe is filled with lemony brightness, tender spinach, and creamy ricotta. Bonus points for being able to pull this together in 15 minutes for the most amazing and easy weeknight dinner! 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3 servings
Calories 278 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta your choice I used spaghetti
  • 8 oz baby spinach

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
  • cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Lemon wedges
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Begin to boil pasta in salted water according to package directions, cooking just until to al dente.
    8 oz pasta
  • While pasta is cooking, grate cheese.
    1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese

To make sauce:

  • In a small bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan,lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste for seasonings, adding more as needed.
    1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 lemon, 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 garlic clove, kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper

Finish

  • When pasta is finished cooking, place spinach in colander. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain pasta into the colander over the spinach.
    8 oz baby spinach
  • Pour the pasta and spinach back into the pot.  Add ricotta sauce, along with a little bit of the reserved pasta water.  Coat pasta evenly with the sauce, adding a bit more of the pasta water only if needed to make the sauce creamier.
  • Serve immediately with more Parmesan cheese,lemon wedges, extra-virgin olive oil and red pepper flakes, if desired.
    Grated Parmesan Cheese, Extra-virgin olive oil, Red pepper flakes, Lemon wedges

Notes

Starchy pasta water doesn’t just help thin the sauce to the right consistency; it also helps it cling to the pasta better and emulsify with the fat and cheese you’re going to be adding. – From Serious Eats
Store any leftover in the refrigerator up to three days in a sealed container.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 682mgPotassium: 807mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7885IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 365mgIron: 3mg
Keyword lemon, pasta, ricotta cheese, spinach
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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken – the Kitchn (Video)

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I am LOVING our new Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand! You can cook in the Rockcrok® Dutch Oven on the stove, then transfer it directly to the slow-cooker base.  One pot to clean, I always love that. 

Beef Stew was the first recipe I tried with it, be sure to check out that recipe, it was delicious! This recipe comes from The Kitchn.

Here’s some info about our new Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand, which pairs with the Rockcrok® Dutch Oven:

Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand

Slow Cook & Keep Warm

Take your Rockcrok® Dutch Oven or Everyday Pan and turn it into a slow cooker with the Rockcrok® Digital Slow Cooker Stand. The slow cooker lets you cook food on your own time, or easily transfer it from the oven or stovetop directly into the stand to keep it warm. Control the temperature and timing of your food with the stand’s digital display and keep your cabinets tidy with compact cord storage for when you aren’t using the stand. Two inset handles make lifting easy, and the stand even wipes clean for simple cleanup.

Rockcrok® Dutch Oven

COOK ANY MEAL FOR A CROWD

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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 8 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Flat Italian parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Heat oil in Rockcrok® Dutch Oven until shimmering over medium heat.  Quickly sear chicken until lightly browned on both sides; remove from stove, and place in Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand.

Peel garlic and smash with the back of a knife.  Add to pot, along with lemon juice and broth.  Cover, and set slow cooker to LOW for 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F/75⁰C.

Remove chicken, set aside. Combine butter and flour to make a paste.  Remove Rockcrok® Dutch Oven from the Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand, and place back on stove.  Bring broth to a boil over medium-high heat.  Add in the flour mixture, stirring constantly to combine.  Cook an additional 3-4 minutes, until the sauce is thickened, stirring frequently. 

Pour sauce over chicken, garnish with freshly chopped parsley.  Serve immediately.

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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken – the Kitchn (Video)

Tender chicken enveloped in a silky lemon garlic sauce is a delicious slow cooker recipe that will have your family wanting seconds – and thirds! 
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 252 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 8 cloves garlic smashed
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Flat Italian Parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in Rockcrok®Dutch Oven until shimmering over medium heat.  Quickly sear chicken until lightly browned on both sides; remove from stove, and place in Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand.
  • Peel garlic and smash with the back of a knife.  Add to pot, along with lemon juice and broth.  Cover, and set slow cooker to LOW for 3 hours, or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F/75⁰C.
  • Remove chicken,set aside. Combine butter and flour to make a paste.  Remove Rockcrok®Dutch Oven from the Rockcrok®Digital Slow Cooker Stand, and place back on stove.  Bring broth to a boil over medium-high heat.  Add in the flour mixture, stirring constantly to combine.  Cook an additional 3-4 minutes, until the sauce is thickened, stirring frequently. 
  • Pour sauce over chicken, garnish with freshly chopped parsley.  Serve immediately.

Notes

You can store any leftovers in a sealed container up to four days or freeze in a freezer safe container up to three months.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 641mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chicken, lemon garlic chicken, slow cooker
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Lemon Berry Tartlets – Allrecipes (Video)

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Creamy, tart and sweet lemon curd sits in a buttery tartlet, topped with fresh berries.  These Lemon Berry Tartlets from Allrecipes are the perfect dessert to brighten everyone’s day!!

I first made this dessert last month, for my dear friend, Theresa, who was celebrating her 25th anniversary as a business owner, and they were a hit!  Shameless plug, if you need the BEST CPA/CFA, you can connect with Theresa here – she’s one of the most ethical people I know and, after all, everyone needs ethics in accounting!

Back to the recipe – I used the Easy Lemon Curd Recipe I posted last week to fill the tartlets, but you could always used a different filling of your choice, custard or perhaps jam, I think any of these would be terrific.  Whatever filling you choose, this recipe is incredibly easy to make.

I baked the tartlets on my Stone Bar Pan:

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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ⅓ cup lemon curd
  • 6 fresh blackberries
  • 6 fresh raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F/200⁰C.

Place frozen puff pastry sheet on a work surface dusted with flour. Allow to thaw for 2 to 3 minutes. Use a 2-inch round cookie/biscuit cutter to cut out 12 round pieces.

Use a slightly smaller round cookie/biscuit cutter, cut out inner circles in each pastry round, leaving them in place.

Place pastry rounds on baking stone, then brush with the beaten egg.

Bake 13-15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. Cool completely prior to filling (this took about 10 minutes for me).

Cut around the small inner circle of each pastry round and gently push it down (I used the flat end of my Cake Tester to do this perfectly). Fill each tartlet with lemon curd and top with a blackberry or raspberry. Use Powdered Sugar Shaker to dust with confectioners’ sugar.

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!

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Lemon Berry Tartlets – Allrecipes

Creamy, tart and sweet lemon curd sits in a buttery tartlet, topped with fresh berries. These Lemon Berry Tartlets from @allrecipes are the perfect dessert to brighten everyone’s day!!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine English
Servings 12 servings
Calories 24 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry not thawed
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 1 egg beaten
  • cup lemon curd
  • 6 fresh blackberries
  • 6 fresh raspberries
  • 1 tbsp confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F/200⁰C.
  • Place frozen puff pastry sheet on a work surface dusted with flour. Allow to thaw for 2 to 3minutes. Use a 2-inch round cookie/biscuit cutter to cut out 12 round pieces.
  • Use a slightly smaller round cookie/biscuit cutter, cut out inner circles in each pastry round, leaving them in place.
  • Place pastry rounds on baking stone, then brush with the beaten egg.
  • Bake 13-15 minutes,until golden brown and puffed. Cool completely prior to filling (this took @10 minutes for me).
  • Cut around the small inner circle of each pastry round and gently push it down (I used the flat end of my Cake Tester to do this perfectly).
  • Fill each tartlet with lemon curd and top with a blackberry or raspberry. Use Powdered Sugar Shaker to dust with confectioners' sugar.

Notes

You want the puff pastry to be barely thawed when cutting the pastry rounds, so that it is easier to cut through, and in order for the pastry to rise/puff properly.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 24kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 0.3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.05mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.04mg
Keyword berries, lemon curd, lemon tart, tartlet
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Easy Lemon Curd (Video)

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Creamy, with the perfect balance of tart and sweet, this delectable Lemon Curd recipe is a 4-ingredient delight that takes under 30 (hands free) minutes to make! I absolutely LOVE our Deluxe Cooking Blender for SO many reasons, the best being that it COOKS.

It’s used every single day, by hubs for his smoothies, and by me for either homemade soup, jam, to puree veggies, homemade peanut butter, almond milk…I could go on and on. 

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • Zest from 3 lemons
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

Zest and Juice lemons.

Add all ingredients, in the order listed, to the Deluxe Cooking Blender. Replace and lock the lid. Turn the wheel to select the SAUCE setting; press the wheel to start.

When prompted to “ADD”, press cancel.  Carefully remove the lid, and transfer to a heat safe container. 

Depending on your container, you may want to cover the curd with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.  Cool completely prior to using to fill tartlets, cakes, etc. 

That’s it!! I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!

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Easy Lemon Curd

Creamy, with the perfect balance of tart and sweet, this delectable Lemon Curd recipe is a 4-ingredient delight that takes under 30 (hands free) minutes to make!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine English
Servings 12 ounces
Calories 154 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lemons, zested
  • ½ cup lemon juice 3-4 lemons
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Zest and juice lemons.
  • Add all ingredients, in the order listed, to the Deluxe Cooking Blender. Replace and lock the lid. Turn the wheel to select the SAUCE setting; press the wheel to start.
  • When prompted to “ADD”, press cancel. Carefully remove the lid, and transfer to a heat safe container. 
  • Depending on your container, you may want to cover the curd with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.  Cool completely prior to using to fill tartlets, cakes, etc. 

Notes

You can use the straining bag that comes with the blender to strain the curd to ensure there aren’t any bits of zest, although I have never found this step necessary when using the blender.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 199IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword lemon, lemon curd
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Crispy Fried Green Beans (Video)

We went out to a nice dinner with our wonderful friends, Pete and Terry to the Redstone American Grill, which I believe is a chain restaurant. It was there that I encountered this tasty gem of a recipe, and I was determined to recreate it, so that’s what I did! Theirs came with a Lemon Garlic Aioli, and I found a great recipe for that one, Maya over at Wholesum Yum. You can learn more about Maya here, I’m very excited to check out her recipes, as many of them are keto friendly!

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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds fresh green beans
  • 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Garlic Rub
  • 3 tablespoons flat Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • Oil for frying

Lemon Garlic Aioli

  • 1egg
  • 4 cloves of garlic, pressed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

Blanch green beans by cooking for two minutes in a pot of salted boiling water.  Prepare an ice bath; remove green beans from boiling water and plunge into ice bath for 5 minutes. Drain, and set aside.

In one coating tray, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, zest. Lemon Garlic Rub and chopped parsley, stirring to mix well. In another tray, place the flour, and place the eggs in the last tray, whisking to combine.

Dip the green beans first in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture.

Heat oil to 350⁰ F/177⁰ C.  Add Green Beans, cook 4 minutes or until golden brown; remove from pan, and drain on board or plate lined with paper towels.

Lemon Garlic Aioli

Add all ingredients in the order that they appear to a large jar or container, without stirring.  Using an immersion blender, gently bring it into the container, touching the bottom and begin to process.  Once the ingredients become thick, you may then slowly move the immersion blender up and down to finish the aioli. If preparing ahead of time, cover and chill until ready to serve.

Serve green beans immediately with the aioli.

That’s it!  Please let me know if you try these recipes, and also, what you might serve instead of the aioli, I would love to hear from you.

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Crispy Fried Green Beans

Crispy fried green beans, coated with Parmesan, Italian bread crumbs and our delicious Lemon Garlic rub, then fried to a perfectly crunchy finish! I dipped mine in an amazing Lemon Garlic Aioli, recipe courtesy of @wholesomeyum. They're the perfect appetizer or even side dish!!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 877 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs fresh green beans
  • 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Garlic Rub
  • 3 tbsp Flat Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • oil for frying

Lemon Garlic Aioli

  • 1 egg
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Blanch green beans by cooking for two minutes in a pot of salted boiling water.  Prepare an ice bath; remove green beans from boiling water and plunge into ice bath for 5minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • In one coating tray, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, zest.Lemon Garlic Rub and chopped parsley, stirring to mix well. 
  • In another tray, place the flour, and place the eggs in the last tray, whisking to combine.
  • Dip the green beans first in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Heat oil to 350⁰ F/177⁰ C.  Add Green Beans, cook 4 minutes or until golden brown; remove from pan, and drain on board or plate lined with paper towels.

Lemon Garlic Aioli

  • Add all ingredients in the order that they appear to a large jar or container,without stirring.  Using an immersion blender, gently bring it into the container, touching the bottom and begin to process.  Once
    the ingredients become thick, you may then slowly move the immersion blender up and down to finish the aioli. If preparing ahead of time, cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Serve green beans immediately with the aioli.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 877kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 19gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 42gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 99mgSodium: 934mgPotassium: 563mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1767IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 313mgIron: 6mg
Keyword appetizer, green beans
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Easy Baked Cod – Downshiftology

I call this Easy Baked Cod, but the original recipe calls it Best Baked Cod. I have to say that it’s both the BEST and the EASIEST cod that I’ve ever made! I found this recipe from Lisa over at Downshiftology. You can learn more about Lisa here. What I seem to be finding more and more is that people who create blogs are in some kind of flux. They may be leaving a job, suffering from burnout, or a mix of things and they are looking for a creative outlet. Reading about Lisa, I find that this is also in part what happened with her, and I am so glad that she chose this outlet to share with everyone. Her recipes are wonderful and her blog is very helpful, with lots of great tips to help us get in and out of the kitchen. I’m really looking forward to learning more about her, and check out some more of these wonderful recipes!!

This is one of the easiest recipes I’ve thrown together, and the cod came out perfect, full of flavor, very flaky and delicious. Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 4 6-ounce cod fillets
  • 3 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, chives, thyme or other herb (I used chives)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400⁰ F/200⁰ C.

Slice the lemon, press the garlic and chop your herbs.

In a small bowl, mix together the butter, olive oil, garlic, chives, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Lay one slice of lemon for each filet onto your stone or baking pan.  Place one filet on top of each lemon, then spread the butter mixture on top of each filet. Place one more lemon slice on top of filet and butter mixture.

Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the cod reaches 145⁰ F/63⁰ C.  Remove from oven, pour juices over cod prior to serving.

That’s it! This recipe was super easy to put together, and was very delicious. Please let me know if you give this a try!

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Easy Baked Cod

This is a truly delicious baked cod dinner! Full of flavor, flaky, buttery, with just the right amount of garlic, this will be a hit with everyone!!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6 oz Cod fillets
  • 3 tbsp softened butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley, chives, thyme or other herb
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400⁰ F/200⁰ C.
  • Slice the lemon, press the garlic and chop your herbs.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the butter, olive oil, garlic, chives, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Lay one slice of lemon for each filet onto your stone or baking pan. Place one filet on top of each lemon, then spread the butter mixture on top of each filet. Place one more lemon slice on top of filet and butter mixture.
  • Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes,or until the cod reaches 145⁰ F/63⁰C.  
  • Remove from oven, pour juices over cod prior to serving.
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