Coconut Free Herb-Baked Cod
Flaky, fragrant, and genuinely weeknight-friendly, this baked cod is the kind of dish that looks far more impressive than the effort it takes to pull together. Garlic-infused oil, fresh parsley, thyme, and chives coat each fillet in a bright, herbaceous layer that perfumes the whole kitchen as it bakes. A hit of lemon juice and zest keeps everything tasting clean and light, while paprika adds just enough warmth and color to make the finished plate pop. Cod can sometimes feel like a blank canvas, but this herb-oil mixture gives it real personality without masking the natural sweetness of the fish. Many store-bought sauces and marinades sneak in unexpected ingredients, so mixing your own coating from scratch means you know exactly what's going on every fillet. The whole thing comes together in one baking dish with minimal cleanup, and the result is tender, perfectly flaked fish that's ready to serve straight from the oven with a squeeze of lemon.
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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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