Nordic-Spiced Arctic Cod with Citrus Glaze
Tender Arctic cod fillets glazed with a bright citrus and warming spice sauce reminiscent of the northernmost flavors. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Arctic cod fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (5 oz each) Arctic cod fillets
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped for garnish fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat dry 4 Arctic cod fillets (5 oz each) and season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp ground coriander evenly on both sides.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Add cod fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until opaque and easily flakes with a fork; remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Step 4: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low and add 1 clove minced garlic, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp honey; simmer for 3-4 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 6: Return cod fillets to the skillet and spoon the glaze over them for 1 minute to warm through.
- Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.







