Lemon-Butter Sous Vide Cod Loins
Lemon-Butter Sous Vide Cod Loins deliver exceptionally tender, flaky fish with a clean, bright citrus lift and a subtle richness from butter. Gentle sous vide cooking preserves the cod’s delicate texture while shallots add a mild sweetness. Serve for a light Dinner or an elegant weekend meal when you want something refined yet comforting.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Butter Sous Vide Cod Loins, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with water. Attach an immersion circulator to the pot. Set it to 130 degrees F (54 degrees C) and set the timer for 35 minutes.
- 2
Lightly season the cod with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 of the lemon zest, 1 teaspoon butter, and 2 lemon slices on each piece.
- 3
Divide the shallot slices between 2 resealable plastic bags. Set a cod loin on top of the shallots. Seal the bags, leaving a small corner open.
- 4
Lower the bags into the preheated water and submerge them until all the air is pushed out. Seal the corners and start the timer.
- 5
When the timer ends, remove the bags. Carefully move the cod to serving plates. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cooking liquid from each bag over each loin. Garnish with extra lemon slices.
- Calories 143.79 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 20.19 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 4.76 g 2%
- Total Fat 5.19 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.69 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.3 mg High 20%
- Sodium 61.44 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.86 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 36.8 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 545.59 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 4.07 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 30.28 mg Good Source 34%
- 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 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemon Butter Sous Vide Cod Loins is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Lemon, Salt & Pepper, and Seasoned Cod. Each serving provides about 143.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Butter Sous Vide Cod Loins made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Lemon, Salt & Pepper, Seasoned Cod, Shallot. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Butter Sous Vide Cod Loins?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 143.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Butter Sous Vide Cod Loins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lemon-Butter Sous Vide Cod Loins healthy?
- Lemon-Butter Sous Vide Cod Loins has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 143.79 calories and 20.19 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.69 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk and Onions, 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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