American‑Style Baked Salmon Substitute with Zucchini Ribbons
Pan‑seared white fish alternative (cod) with lemon‑herb zucchini ribbons, fitting low‑carb American comfort.

Total
35 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 450 g Cod fillets
- 300 g Zucchini, sliced into ribbons
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.75 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Place cod on a parchment sheet, drizzle 2 tbsp oil, sprinkle lemon zest, dill, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- 3
Bake 12‑15 minutes until flaky.
- 4
Meanwhile, toss zucchini ribbons with remaining oil, season lightly, and quickly sauté 2 minutes.
- 5
Plate cod atop zucchini ribbons.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
280
14% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 460 mg |
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