Hemp seed crusted cod is the perfect easy dinner featuring a crunchy, slightly spicy crust on top a perfectly cooked flaky fillet of fish.
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Have you every eaten hemp seeds before? No, I’m not talking about smoking the green stuff, hemp seeds are a different part of the same plant.
No worries, the seeds will not get you high (although they do contain trace amounts of THC so if you are getting tested due to sports or other reasons you may want to skip this one.) This part of the plant will provide a rich dose of healthy fats, protein, and minerals, though!
In fact, it contains about 11grams of protein per 2-3 tablespoons! Similar to chia and flaxseeds, it also contains rich doses of omega fatty acids. Hemp seeds are a great source of a unique fatty acid known as GLA. GLA has been studied for its numerous benefits on inflammation and hormone health (including reducing symptoms of PMS.)
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In this recipe, they provide a delicious, slightly spicy, crunchy layer on top of perfectly flaky fish. You could use any kind of fish you like, but lately, we’ve been buying wild caught cod from Costco. Mr. Hungry was kind of sick of salmon (that is literally not possible for me) so we stuck with cod. Cod is still a great source of lean protein and it does contain some omega 3’s (just not as much as salmon or tuna would).
For those of you that don’t love fish, cod usually described as a milder and delicate white fish. That means if you don’t particular love strong fish flavors, this or tilapia are great ones to try. Personally, I find it kind of bland so I’m always looking for ways to amp up the flavor a little and this crust was just what it needed!
I’ve made this recipe twice now and the second time I used a cooling rack underneath the fish and it came out much crunchier. I highly recommend going that route if you have one, but if not your crunch layer will just be on top.
Hemp Seed Crusted Cajon Fish
Ingredients
- 24 ounce cod defrosted (4- 6 ounce pieces)
- 1/4 cup coconut flour or other flour
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 cup hemp seeds
- 1 tablespoon cajun creole seasoning you can add more if you like spicy
- Optional: Serve with Turmeric Cauliflower Rice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Use a paper towel to dry fish. Assemble dipping stations: one dish for coconut flour, one bowl with beaten egg, one very shallow dish with a mix of hemp seeds and seasoning.
- Coat one side of each piece of fish with flour by quickly dipping it in the flour.
- Brush coconut flour covered side with egg wash.
- Dip the piece (egg wash side down) in the hempseed seasoning mix.
- Place on a parchment paper lined sheet and bake at 350F for 25 minutes. (If you have a oven safe cooling rack, place the cooling rack over the parchment paper. Spray it will cooking oil and place the fish on top for a crispier finish! )
- Broil for 3-5 minutes and remove from oven.
Nutrition
PS if you love this recipe be sure to check out my almond meal crusted baked cod recipe and the seafood recipe index!
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Just bought some fish! Will try this! Thanks. Looks great!
Let me know how it goes!
This looks great!
Thanks Amy!
Yum yum yum!! Love this ingredients list 🙂
thanks Katie!
Love this idea! I’ll definitely be giving it a try
Let me know how it goes!
Love cooking with hemp seeds- they are so tasty and nutritious!
Looks delicious! There’s a good bit of protein in hemp seeds so this is a good way to get your fix with fish. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
The combination of cod and spicy hemp seed crust sounds like a delicious way to pack in nutrients at dinner. I’ll definitely have to try this recipe!
Hey Kelli! I love this recipe and I will definitely make it a habit to make this for myself. I am a fish lover and knowing I can add up something more beneficial is just WOW! I haven’t heard of GLA before (thanks to you) I am just glad this will help with reducing symptoms of PMS!
Thanks for this wonderful post on Hemp seed crusted cod, I will definitely try this, I will even add turmeric spice to this recipe.
This is really a nice and nutritious recipe for healthy living.
This is a really nice recipe. Great post!
This is a great post. I love the recipe, because of the delicious, slightly spicy, crunchy layer on top of perfectly flaky fish
Thanks for this great and innovative post. Love this idea! I’ll definitely be giving it a trial
Very nice post on Hemp seed crusted cod, I should try this, I will even add turmeric spice to this recipe.