Quick and Easy Gluten-Free Cod Lettuce Wraps
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What Started it all:
Cod, Lettuce, broth or stock (chicken, vegetable), food processor
These gluten-free cod lettuce wraps are a perfect weeknight meal! They're light, healthy, and super easy to make. Let's get cooking!
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 head of lettuce (butter or romaine works best)
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the cod fillets to the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the cod from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, pour in the chicken or vegetable broth.
- Bring the broth to a simmer, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Let it reduce slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
- While the broth is simmering, wash and separate the lettuce leaves.
- Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Place a piece of cooked cod onto each lettuce leaf.
- Drizzle a spoonful of the reduced broth over the fish.
- If desired, squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the top for extra flavor.
- Arrange the lettuce wraps on a platter and serve immediately.
There you have it, a quick and easy gluten-free meal that's perfect for any night of the week! Enjoy these delicious cod lettuce wraps with your family or friends and savor the fresh, light flavors. Happy cooking!