High-protein meals don’t have to be bland.
This Moroccan-style cod is packed with fresh herbs, warming spices, citrus, and crunch — with 35g protein per serving.
If you’re tired of dry, flavourless fish, this is how you fix it.
Perfect for:
High-protein diets
Fat loss without boring meals
Quick, healthy dinners
Mediterranean-style eating
🌿 Moroccan-Style Chermoula Cod w/ Citrus Yogurt & Seed Crunch
🧂 Ingredients
Cod
350g boneless, skinless cod fillet
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
½ tsp salt
🌿 Chermoula Paste
Large handful fresh parsley, chopped
Large handful fresh coriander, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of ½ lemon
Spices:
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
½ tsp black pepper
2–3 tbsp olive oil
🍊 Citrus Yogurt
4 tbsp Greek yogurt
Zest ½ orange
1 tsp orange juice
Pinch salt
Optional: ½ tsp honey
🌰 Walnut–Pumpkin Seed Crunch
2 tbsp walnuts, finely chopped
1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Pinch ground cumin
Pinch salt
1 tsp olive oil
👩🍳 Method
Preheat oven to 200°C (fan). Line a tray with parchment paper.
Pat cod dry. Rub with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Mix all chermoula ingredients. Spread generously over the cod.
Roast for 12–15 minutes, depending on thickness.
Dry-toast walnuts and seeds for 2–3 minutes. Add olive oil, salt, and cumin. Let cool.
Mix yogurt ingredients and chill.
🍽️ To Serve
Divide cod into 2 portions.
Top with citrus yogurt and sprinkle with toasted seed crunch.
🥗 Serving Ideas
Fluffy couscous
Herbed quinoa
Sautéed greens (spinach, chard, cavolo nero)
📊 Macros (per serving, no sides)
395 kcal
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fat: 28g (Saturates: 4g)
Fibre: ~2–3g
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