Pan-Seared Cod with Ginger-Turmeric Cauliflower Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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A light, Whole30-friendly seafood dish featuring flaky cod fillets atop fragrant cauliflower rice infused with fresh ginger and turmeric. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, cauliflower rice, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) cod fillets
4 cups cauliflower rice
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 tsp ground turmeric
3 minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add cod fillets and sear for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and opaque in the center; remove and keep warm.
Step 3: In the same skillet, lower heat to medium and add 1 tbsp olive oil, then sauté 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 4 cups cauliflower rice and 1 tsp ground turmeric, stirring to combine; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender and bright yellow.
Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 6: Serve cod fillets on a bed of the turmeric cauliflower rice immediately.