Fried Lemon Cod and Brown Rice

Servings: 8
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Ready in: 1 hour and 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon unrefined sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Brown Rice:

• 2 cups long-grain gluten-free brown rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt

Note: For strict Paleo version, go for Cauliflower Rice instead of Brown Rice
 

Directions

1. Rinse brown rice under cold water.
2. Boil brown rice in a pot of water over high heat; stir in the salt. Reduce the heat to low.
3. Cover the pot and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Remove pan from heat, cover and let sit for 10 minutes more.
4. Drizzle fillets with lemon juice then sprinkle with garlic, salt, and pepper.
5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
6. Add fillets and cook for 4 minutes each side, or until flaky. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top then serve fried cod fillets over brown rice.

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