Carrageenan Free Herb-Baked Cod
Flaky, fragrant, and ready in under 20 minutes, this baked cod is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort required. Garlic-infused oil, fresh parsley, thyme, and chives come together into a bright herb coating that perfumes the fish as it bakes, while a hit of lemon juice and zest keeps everything tasting clean and vibrant. Carrageenan is a common additive lurking in processed seafood products, sauces, and even some cooking oils, so building this dish entirely from whole, fresh ingredients is the smartest way to sidestep it entirely. Patting the fillets dry before spooning on the herb-oil mixture helps the coating cling and encourages the fish to bake evenly rather than steam. The oven does most of the work — just 12 to 15 minutes at 400°F and the cod emerges perfectly opaque and tender, flaking at the lightest touch of a fork. A squeeze of fresh lemon at the table is all it needs to finish. This is the kind of clean, confident cooking that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a jarred sauce in the first place.
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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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