Artificial Flavors Free Herb-Baked Cod
Flaky, fragrant, and genuinely satisfying, this baked cod is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort it takes. Every bit of flavor here comes from real, whole ingredients — garlic-infused oil, fresh parsley, thyme, and chives, plus a hit of lemon zest that brightens the whole dish. There are no flavor packets, no seasoning blends with mystery additives, and no store-bought sauces to second-guess — just herbs, citrus, and a light touch of paprika doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The herb-oil mixture gets spooned right over the fillets before they go into a hot oven, so the cod stays moist while the aromatics bloom into something deeply savory. Baking to an internal temperature of 145°F means you get perfectly cooked fish every single time — opaque, tender, and easy to flake with a fork. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the table ties everything together and keeps the brightness front and center. It's clean, it's simple, and it's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on repeat.
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4 servings
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
- 3 tbsp garlic-infused oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with a small amount of the garlic-infused oil.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining garlic-infused oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, thyme, chives, paprika, salt, and black pepper until combined.
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