Candida Diet Friendly 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. Garlic-infused oil does the heavy lifting here, delivering deep savory flavor without relying on raw garlic, which can be tricky to navigate on a candida-conscious eating plan. A bright blend of fresh parsley, thyme, and chives coats each fillet before it goes into the oven, filling your kitchen with an herby aroma that makes the wait almost unbearable. The lemon juice and zest cut through the richness of the oil and keep the whole dish tasting clean and vibrant. Cod is a lean, mild protein that absorbs these flavors beautifully, and baking it at high heat means you get perfectly opaque, fork-tender fish in just over ten minutes. There are no sugars, no vinegars, and no fermented ingredients hiding in this recipe — just whole, straightforward components that align naturally with the restrictions this way of eating demands. Serve it straight from the oven with an extra squeeze of lemon and you have a plate that looks and tastes like something from a proper restaurant.
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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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