The Paleo Diet Recipes – Part 1

Cajun Catfish Bake

• 2 lb catfish
• 1 T flax seed oil
• 3 T olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 T freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp turmeric

Thoroughly wash catfish and place in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish greased with flax seed oil. Heat olive oil in a sauce pan and saute garlic. Pour over catfish. Sprinkle lemon juice and remaining spices evenly over fish. Bake at 350 degrees for twenty to twenty five minutes. Serves three to four.

Sand Harbor Baked Cod

• 1 lb cod fillets
• 1/2 c white wine
• 1/4 yellow onion, sliced
• 2 T lemon juice
• 1 T dried dill
• 1 tsp turmeric

Wash fish thoroughly in cool water and lay it in a shallow baking dish. Pour in white wine. Spread onion slices evenly over fish and sprinkle with lemon juice, dill, and turmeric. Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for twenty minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serves two to three.

Grilled Cod with Spicy Citrus Marinade

• 1/4 c fresh orange juice
• 1 1/2 T lemon juice
• 3 T lime juice
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 T olive oil
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 lb cod fillets
• 2 T finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 T finely chopped fresh thyme

Combine orange, lemon, and lime juices in a bowl with cayenne pepper, garlic, olive oil, and water to make marinade. Place fish in a flat dish. Pour in all but 1/4 c of the marinade. Let stand in refrigerator for thirty minutes. Grill or broil fish for three to four minutes per side, basting often with the marinade. After removing fish from the grill or broiler, pour on remaining marinade and sprinkle with chives and thyme. Serves two.