Chicken 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 carries the flavor deep into each fillet, while fresh parsley, thyme, and chives create a bright, herbaceous crust that smells incredible the moment it hits the oven. A hit of paprika adds just enough warmth and color to make the finished dish look like something from a restaurant plate. Cod is a wonderfully mild fish that soaks up every bit of that lemon-herb coating, so each bite is tender, juicy, and anything but bland. The method is straightforward — pat the fillets dry, spoon over the herb oil, and bake until perfectly flaky at 145°F — which means less time hovering over the stove and more time enjoying the meal. Serve it straight from the oven with a squeeze of fresh lemon and you have a clean, satisfying dinner that works just as well for a quiet Tuesday as it does for company.
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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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