Flavorful Lemon Herb Cod with Garlic Green Beans and Quinoa
Flavorful Lemon Herb Cod with Garlic Green Beans and Quinoa
ingredients
- 2 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh dill
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
steps
- 1.
Preheat the sous vide water bath to 130°F (55°C).
- 2.
Season the cod fillets with salt and black pepper, then place each fillet in a separate sous vide bag.
- 3.
Add a few lemon slices, a sprig of dill, and a sprig of thyme to each bag before sealing them.
- 4.
Immerse the bags in the water bath and cook for 30 minutes.
- 5.
While the cod cooks, blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- 6.
In a pan over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic in olive oil for 1 minute.
- 7.
Add the blanched green beans, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until tender.
- 8.
Reheat the cooked quinoa according to package instructions.
- 9.
Once the cod is ready, remove from the sous vide bags and discard the herbs.
- 10.
Sear each fillet in a hot skillet for about 1 minute on each side.
- 11.
Serve the flavorful lemon herb cod alongside the garlic green beans and quinoa.