Ingredients for the blackened cod

• 2 cod fillets
• 2 tablespoons of avocado oil
• 2 tablespoons of paprika
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1/2 tablespoon of dried oregano
• 1/2 tablespoon of garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon of onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon of cayenne
• 1 teaspoon of ground marjoram
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Ingredients for the cauliflower rice

• 1 head of cauliflower, florets only (you can toss the stem)
• 1/2 of a large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of minced garlic
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 bunch of fresh cilantro (most stores sell it in bunches)
• 2 teaspoons of cumin
• 3 tablespoons of avocado oil
• 1/2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Mix all the seasonings for the cod together. This recipe will make much more than you need for 2 servings, so I recommend saving the rest in a small jar to use next time.
2. Coat both sides of each cod fillet with the blackened seasoning (I used about 1 teaspoon per side, but the amount needed depends on the size of the fillets).
3. In a large frying pan, heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat and fry the cod fillets for about 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4. While the cod is frying, make the cauliflower rice.
5. Place the cauliflower florets, onion, and 1 tablespoon of the minced garlic in a food processor and pulse it until the cauliflower is a rice consistency.
6. In a large pan, drizzle some avocado oil to prevent sticking and saute the rice over medium heat.
7. Back in the food processor, add the cilantro, lime juice, the other tablespoon of minced garlic, cumin, avocado oil, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Blend until it’s a sauce consistency.
8. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower rice and stir well so it’s evenly distributed throughout.
9. Once the cod fillets and cauliflower rice are all done, serve it up with an extra squeeze of lime juice and some fresh chopped cilantro.
10. Optional extra step: I love the blackened seasoning, so I like to mix an extra tablespoon of it or so into the cauliflower rice when I make this meal. It’s not actually part of the recipe, just an easy way to add a different flavor. So yummy!