Black Pepper Lemon Cod
Black Pepper Lemon Cod brings a bright citrus pop to tender, flaky fish, balanced by a warm peppery finish and a light sheen of oil from the pan. It’s a clean, fresh-tasting dish that shines on busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with rice pilaf or a crisp green salad.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Pepper Lemon Cod, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high until hot.
- 2
Add fillets and squeeze 1/2 of the lemon's juice over the tops.
- 3
Sprinkle with pepper to taste.
- 4
Cook for 4 minutes and then turn.
- 5
Squeeze with the remaining lemon's juice and sprinkle with pepper to taste.
- 6
Continue cooking until the fillets flake easily with a fork.
- Calories 231.59 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 30.41 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 2.6 g 1%
- Total Fat 11.72 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.46 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 76.54 mg High 26%
- Sodium 91.93 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 38.2 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 749.7 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 6.22 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 16.28 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
About This Recipe
Black Pepper Lemon Cod is made with 4 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Lemon, Lemon Cod, and Vegetable Oil. Each serving provides about 231.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Pepper Lemon Cod made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Lemon, Lemon Cod, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Pepper Lemon Cod?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 231.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Pepper Lemon Cod easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Black Pepper Lemon Cod healthy?
- Black Pepper Lemon Cod has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 231.59 calories and 30.41 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.46 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Fish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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