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Dexcom Recipe: Baked Lemon and Paprika Cod
Looking for a delicious and nutritious fish dish for lunch or dinner? Created in collaboration with our Dexcom Warriors* and dietician Kim Rose, our heart-healthy,1 flavour-packed Baked Lemon and Paprika Cod recipe provides the perfect entree for a family meal or when entertaining.
Home cooking with diabetes
Healthy food choices are foundational to better diabetes management, but that shouldn’t mean that you have to compromise on flavour or variety.
In partnership with Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator Kim Rose, we’ve created a range of diabetes-friendly recipes that you can easily make at home with confidence. We invite you to make these meals your own by including whichever substitution may work best for you.
Meet dietician, Kim Rose
Kim is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and Certified Nutrition Support Clinician.
At her private practice, Kim counsels her clientele on food- and diet-related misconceptions, helping them better coordinate food and lifestyle choices. With more than a decade of experience, she has taught thousands of clients, patients, and their family members that a diabetes diagnosis doesn’t mean losing what you love — it just means adjustment.
Baked Lemon and Paprika Cod
Cod is a-low fat source of protein, making it a great choice for anyone who wants to reduce their fat intake and improve their heart health.1 Enhanced with a range of spices and zesty lemon, we bring you one of Kim Rose’s favourites recipes for a lunch or dinner-time entree, Baked Lemon and Paprika Cod:
Ingredients for 4 servings
- 3 fresh cod fillets
- 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 4 teaspoons of ground black pepper
- 1 large lemon
- Light extra virgin olive oil cooking spray
- 1/2 tablespoon of unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.
- Mix smoked paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl or mason jar to create a seasoning blend.
- Grease baking dish with butter.
- Spray both sides of the fish with extra virgin olive oil and place in baking dish.
- Sprinkle the fish with seasoning blend.
- Top each fillet with 1-2 slices of lemon.
- Bake at 200 degrees C for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley when ready to serve.
Dietitian Kim’s tip
Steamed broccoli, asparagus and green beans are three simple, nutritious, and higher-fibre side dishes that pair well with this recipe. Fibre helps to maintain digestive health, increases satiety, and manages blood glucose spikes.2
Using Dexcom to monitor the impact of food
Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology will be a helpful tool along your diabetes journey. With real-time insights and trends, Dexcom CGM can help you find what foods work best for you to both improve and maintain your glucose health. And of course, we encourage you to consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.
* Warriors are paid sponsored spokespeople for Dexcom
1 Omega-3 in ish: How eating fish helps your heart. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/omega-3/art-20045614. [Accessed 26 April 2024].
2 Fiber: The carb that helps you manage diabetes. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/role-of-fiber.html. [Accessed 26 April 2024].
1 Omega-3 in ish: How eating fish helps your heart. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/omega-3/art-20045614. [Accessed 26 April 2024].
2 Fiber: The carb that helps you manage diabetes. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/role-of-fiber.html. [Accessed 26 April 2024].