BHA & BHT Free Herb-Baked Cod

Total time25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

(23)

Flaky, fragrant, and genuinely weeknight-friendly, this baked cod is the kind of dish that looks far more impressive than the effort it requires. The fillets get coated in a bright herb-oil mixture built from fresh parsley, thyme, and chives, then roasted until perfectly tender and just barely pulling apart at the fork. Garlic-infused oil carries all that herby goodness deep into the fish, while lemon juice and zest keep every bite tasting clean and lively. For anyone navigating preservative-free eating, fish dishes can be a minefield — many store-bought marinades and seasoning blends quietly contain synthetic antioxidants like BHA and BHT. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on fresh herbs, citrus, and a handful of pantry staples with nothing hidden in the ingredient list. A quick check of your paprika label is all it takes to keep the whole dish completely clean. Serve it straight from the oven with a squeeze of lemon and you have a light, satisfying meal that needs absolutely nothing else.

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Ingredients

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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