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06.06.18

Sheet Pan Cod with Vegetables in Lemon Herb Sauce

Posted on by Lexi , Views: 2301

This Sheet Pan Cod with Vegetables in Lemon Herb Sauce is the ultimate Spring or Summer meal with perfectly cooked lemon herb cod, tender veggies, and a delicious green sauce. It’s the ultimate sheet pan fish dish everyone will love!

Sheet Pan Lemon and Herb Cod with Vegetables

Sheet Pan Cod with Vegetables in Lemon Herb Sauce

This sheet pan fish dish is a light and quick weeknight dinner you can get on the dinner from start to finish in just over a half an hour with minimal clean up! Sheet pan dinners are the best because they minimize clean up by utilizing one cooking vessel and they make cooking hands off. This sheet pan dinner is low carb for a nice light meal that is still going to leave you satisfied because it is packed with flavor and loaded with fresh, in-season vegetables.

The green herb sauce is made of few different herbs and aromatics with a punch of acidity thanks to the lemon that makes this dish really stand out!

Sheet Pan Cod with Vegetables

Tips for sheet pan cooking:

  • Read the recipe all the way through (of course) and plan to use a timer! Most recipes require different cooking times, so make sure to use a timer so you can truly walk away from the oven and not have to worry about when your adding anything in to the oven.
  • Do the prep ahead of time: Cut vegetables, make sauce or mix spices the night before or that morning if you are looking to speed up the process when it comes time for the actual cooking.
  • Use parchment paper to make clean up a breeze.
  • Use the correct size sheet pan. When we say sheet pan we are referring to the rimmed half sheet pan which is 18″ by 13″. The size of the sheet pan matters because you do not want to overcrowd the pan when cooking, so if you are using a smaller sheet pan you may need to use 2 to achieve the same result.

Sheet Pan Lemon and Herb Cod with Vegetables

I love using cod over Tilapia since cod is almost always farm-raised. Farm-raised fish have been found to have high concentrations of antibiotics and pesticides so I try to avoid them and buy wild fish that I can trust!

If you like this recipe, try these other sheet pan meals:

Sheet Pan Lemon and Herb Cod with Vegetables

Sheet Pan Lemon and Herb Cod and Green Veggies

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Prep Time 00:10 Cook Time 00:25 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. green beans, cleaned and trimmed
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 8 cloves garlic, divided
  • 4 teaspoons avocado oil, divided
  • 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup parsley, cleaned and picked
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, cleaned and picked
  • 1/4 cup dill, cleaned
  • 1 scallion
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 large zucchini, diced to 1/2" thick slices
  • 2 lb. wild caught cod, cut into 4 even pieces
  • lemon slices, for garnish

Directions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400ºF.
  2. On a rimmed baking sheet combine green beans, onion, 6 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons avocado oil, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  3. Bake in oven for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile make lemon in herb sauce: In a blender combine 2 cloves garlic, parsley, cilantro, dill, scallion, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and blend until combined. Set aside.
  5. Remove sheet pan from oven and add sliced zucchini with green bean mixture and combine. Clear space in the middle of the sheet pan to add the fish. Place fish on sheet pan and lightly drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Return to oven and continue to bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through. (See note) 
  6. Drizzle cooked fish and vegetables with lemon herb sauce and garnish with lemon slices!

Recipe Notes

  1. You can tell a fish is cooked through by sticking a thin knife in the center. The fish is fully cooked when there is no resistance when inserting the knife or the fish reaches a temperature of 145ºF in the center.
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04.09.18

One-Pan Shrimp and Green Beans in Chinese Garlic Sauce

Posted on by Lexi , Views: 8593

This One-Pan Shrimp and Green Beans recipe in Chinese Garlic Sauce is the perfect, easy, whole30 compliant weeknight meal made in under 30 minutes!

One-Pan Shrimp and Green Beans in Chinese Garlic Sauce

One-Pan Shrimp and Green Beans in Chinese Garlic Sauce

I love healthy versions of my favorite Chinese food recipes! Growing up, we often ordered Chinese food, and while I have a clear memory of how delicious it was, it’s obvious now how unhealthy those dishes can be. This garlic sauce is thick and flavorful, and reminds me so much of a yummy oyster sauce I used to order as a kid!

One-Pan Shrimp and Green Beans in Chinese Garlic Sauce

I love serving this dish over cauliflower rice, but white rice would be delicious too!

One-Pan Shrimp and Green Beans in Chinese Garlic Sauce

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Shrimp and Green Beans Recipe

One-Pan Shrimp and Green Beans in Chinese Garlic Sauce

Shrimp and Green Beans in Chinese Garlic Sauce

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Prep Time 0:05 Cook Time 00:15 Serves 4

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in skillet over medium heat. Add green beans and season with salt and peppers. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until beginning to soften. Reduce heat and carefully pour 1/4 cup water in hot skillet (it will sputter, so be careful of steam) and cover pan with a tight fitting lid to steam for 10 minutes. Monitor carefully to make sure the water does not completely evaporate before the beans have steamed, adding more if necessary so they do not burn.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together coconut aminos, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and sriracha and set aside.
  3. In a separate small bowl whisk arrowroot and 4 teaspoon water to make a slurry to thicken the sauce. Set aside.
  4. Once beans have steamed, uncover and add shrimp and toss. Add in coconut aminos sauce ingredients, mixing to ensure it cooks evenly.
  5. When shrimp has cooked through, add in slurry and bring to a simmer to thicken. Once thickened, immediately remove from heat.
  6. Serve hot and serve over cauliflower rice or white rice.
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01.31.18

Moroccan Eggplant (with Chermoula)

Posted on by Kelli Avila , Views: 5350

When we were in Morocco and took a cooking class at Riad Fes, we made this Moroccan Eggplant (with Chermoula) appetizer that blew our minds! This Moroccan eggplant recipe is easy to make, has so much flavor, and is SO SO delicious. The perfect Moroccan starter! Plus, the chermoula with roasted peppers would be fabulous on fish, meat, or chicken, too!

Moroccan Eggplant Sliders Topped With Chermoula SauceMoroccan Eggplant (with Chermoula)

If you read my Morocco recap, you know we had the most magical trip. We loved the culture, the people, and of course, the food. When the amazing chef from Riad Fes said I could share a few recipes from our cooking class with you, I was SO excited. We had a blast in the kitchen cooking up all sorts of traditional Moroccan dishes and I am so excited to share some of them with you!

Moroccan Eggplant (with Chermoula)Moroccan Eggplant (with Chermoula) from Riad Fes in Morocco

This is Mike holding the plate of our Moroccan Eggplant sliders that we made during the class!

Roasted Red Bell Peppers for Moroccan Eggplant (with Chermoula)Moroccan Eggplant with Chermoula

This roasted red bell pepper is the perfect addition to this delicious chermoula.

Chermoula Sauce

This chermoula is made with fresh herbs, good quality olive oil, roasted red bell pepper, and all the fresh Moroccan flavors we have come to love and cherish since our trip. I love this sauce on top of chicken, meat, and fish. It’s simply perfect, and easy to prepare! Enjoy!!

Moroccan Eggplant

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggplants
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 1/4 cup coriander
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 glass of lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cut the eggplant into slices.
  2.  Add a little salt to disgorge. Fry the eggplant slices in hot oil until both sides are golden.
  3. Put the red pepper in the oven for ten minutes. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap and let steam for a few minutes. Peel the pepper to keep only the flesh. Chop finely the pepper.
  4. In a bowl, grate the garlic, chop the parsley and coriander very finely, add the olive oil, lemon juice and spices, chopped peppers and marinate.
  5. Spread the marinade on a face of each slice of eggplant. Serve!

Recipe Notes

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01.22.18

Two-Ingredient Salsa Chicken (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)

Posted on by Lexi , Views: 15394

This two-ingredient Salsa Chicken recipe is made in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker and is the perfect, easy meal prep recipe. It’s simple, fast, and makes the perfect shredded chicken to put on top of salads, in tacos, in burrito bowls, and so much more!

Instant Pot Shredded Salsa Chicken - Lexi's Clean KitchenTwo-Ingredient Salsa Chicken (Instant Pot or Slow Cooker)

If you love my shredded all-purpose chicken, you will love this easy salsa chicken. I use it in my freezer burritos, on top of salads, and on burrito bowls- to name a few! Use green salsa verde or your favorite red salsa for the easiest shredded chicken recipe ever! Instant Pot Shredded Salsa Chicken - Lexi's Clean Kitchen Shred with two forks and get ready to devour! Instant Pot Shredded Salsa Chicken - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

How do you cook chicken to be shredded?

Use the slow cooker or the pressure cooker to make the best, and easiest shredded chicken! 

Watch the video here: 

Instant Pot Shredded Salsa Chicken - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

How do you make shredded chicken for burritos?

I love using the slow cooker or the Instant Pot, but you can also poach your chicken on the stove-top! All three directions are below!  Instant Pot Shredded Salsa Chicken - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

The perfect meal prep addition that is so simple to prepare!

If you like this shredded salsa chicken recipe, try these other recipes:

Shredded Salsa Chicken (Instant Pot)

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Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place chicken in the insert of your pressure cooker.
    Season with salt and pepper.
    Set to manual 20 minutes on high pressure.
    Quick release, then once the valve has gone down, remove chicken and shred with two forks.

Recipe Notes

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01.08.18

Paleo Chicken and Broccoli (Instant Pot & Under 30 Minutes!)

Posted on by Lexi , Views: 34016

This easy Chinese Chicken and Broccoli recipe is made in the Instant Pot pressure cooker and is paleo-friendly and SO delicious. It tastes like your favorite Chinese food take-out, without any guilt! Get ready for the ultimate Chinese comfort food made in under 20 minutes and is whole30-compliant!

Chicken and Broccoli (Instant Pot) - Lexi's Clean KitchenChicken and Broccoli (Instant Pot & Under 30 Minutes!)

Growing up, I LOVED Chinese food. No place fancy, just the local junky Chinese place (probably loaded with MSG) was my go-to. Chicken and Broccoli lunch specials happened regularly, so when I say this is the real deal, I mean it! Forget take out with this homemade, easy version!

Chicken and Broccoli (Instant Pot) - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

What I love about this recipe is how easy it is to make! It comes together in under 20 minutes, and is seriously the ultimate comfort food! Serve it with cauliflower rice for a low carb, whole30 compliant meal, or with white rice!

Want other Instant Pot recipes? Try these:

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Chinese Chicken and Broccoli (Instant Pot)

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Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Yields 2

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place chicken in the insert of your Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot.
  2. Add in broth, coconut aminos, sesame oil, fish sauce, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper. 
  3. Cook on manual, high pressure for 8 minutes.
  4. Turn the knob to quick release.
  5. Add in the slurry and mix to combine.
  6. Press off, then turn on the sauté function. Add in the broccoli on saute for about 5 minutes, stirring often, or until broccoli has softened and sauce has reduced slightly and thickened. Add apple cider vinegar and mix (this won’t add any vinegar taste, just brings out the flavor in the sauce).
  7. Garnish and enjoy. Serve with cauliflower rice or white rice!

Recipe Notes

Makes 2-3 portions. Double to make more!

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01.03.18

Sheet Pan Root Vegetable and Sage Pesto Salmon

Posted on by Lexi , Views: 11837

This Sheet Pan Root Vegetable and Sage Pesto Salmon recipe is the perfect dinner any night of the week!  What I love about this sheet pan supper (other than the fact that cleanup is as easy as possible) is how versatile it is. In the summer, you can use fresh zucchini, bell peppers, and corn; in the fall and winter, root vegetables; and in the spring, asparagus, peas, and artichokes. The sage pesto is an awesome switch-up from the classic basil version, and I love how it pairs with the heartier root vegetables, but feel free to use basil in the warmer seasons. If you don’t love fish, use chicken breasts and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

Sheet Pan Root Vegetable and Sage Pesto Salmon - Lexi's Clean KitchenSheet Pan Root Vegetable and Sage Pesto Salmon

This recipes come to you from the Half Baked Harvest Cookbook, and to no surprise from Tieghan, it is a stunning cookbook filled with so many recipes, from her swoon-worthy barn in the mountains!

While this cookbook isn’t totally gluten-free or paleo-friendly, it is 100% adaptable and FABULOUS. On my list of recipes to make: Salted Fig + Maple Butter + Tahini Toast, Buddha Smoothie Bowl, Quick Kickin’ Cajun Shrimp & Rice, Perfect Potato Soup with Crunchy Kale, Garlic Lemon Butter Shrimp, and so many more!

Sheet Pan Root Vegetable and Sage Pesto Salmon - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

The perfect pesto! We just LOVE this sheet pan salmon dinner!

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Sheet Pan Root Vegetable and Sage Pesto Salmon - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

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Sheet Pan Root Vegetable and Sage Pesto Salmon - Lexi's Clean Kitchen

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Sheet Pan Root Vegetable and Sage Pesto Salmon

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Prep Time 10 Minutes Cook Time 20 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 small beets, halved
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 small to medium sweet potato, diced
  • 12 baby potatoes, halved if larger
  • 12 Brussels sprouts, halved
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Sage Pesto:
  • 1 cup fresh sage leaves
  • 1 cup baby kale
  • ⅓ cup toasted pistachios
  • Optional: ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 (5- to 6-ounce) salmon fillets
  • Fresh lemon juice (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  2. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, baby potatoes, and Brussels sprouts with the olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast for about 20 minutes, or until the veggies are slightly tender.
  3. MEANWHILE, MAKE THE PESTO. In a food processor, combine the sage, kale, and pistachios and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Parmesan, if adding, and pulse again. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
  4. Remove the veggies from the oven and push them to one side of the pan. Put the salmon on the other side. Rub a few tablespoons of the sage pesto over each fillet.
  5. Return the pan to the oven and roast for 10 to 20 minutes more, until the salmon reaches your desired doneness and the veggies are soft. 
  6. If desired, squeeze a drop of lemon juice over the salmon. Serve with the roasted veggies and extra sage pesto alongside.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is from my friend Tieghan's cookbook, Half Baked Harvest Cookbook, and printed with permission! 

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