Roasted Cod With Moroccan Flavors

Use any firm, mild fish. From "Diabetes Cooking for Everyone", by Carol Gelles. Exchanges: 2 3/4 very lean meat, 3/4 fat

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs cod
•  salt
• 1⁄4 cup  lightly packed fresh parsley leaves
• 1⁄4 cup  lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  ground red pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit.
2. Season cod with salt to taste, let stand 10 minute or longer in the refrigerator.
3. In a food processor, combine the remaining ingredients, cover and process until finely chopped.
4. Place the cod in a 9 X 13 baking dish lined with greased aluminum foil. Spread the seasoning paste over the fish. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until fish is cooked through.