Legume Free Herb-Baked Cod
Flaky white cod gets a bright, aromatic makeover here, coated in a fragrant blend of fresh parsley, thyme, and chives before it ever hits the oven. The garlic-infused oil does a lot of the heavy lifting, keeping each fillet moist and deeply savory while the paprika adds just a hint of warmth and color. A squeeze of lemon juice and a little zest in the herb mixture keep everything tasting clean and fresh rather than heavy. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, fish dishes like this are a natural fit — no hidden bean-based thickeners, no soy-derived oils, just straightforward whole ingredients you can see and trust. The technique is beautifully simple: whisk, coat, and bake until the flesh turns opaque and pulls apart at the touch of a fork. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in far more effort than you actually did.
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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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