Nutmeg 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 requires. Garlic-infused oil, fresh parsley, thyme, and chives coat each fillet in a bright, herby layer that perfumes the whole kitchen as it bakes. A hit of paprika adds subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden color, while lemon juice and zest keep everything tasting clean and vibrant. Many spice blends and pre-made herb mixes sneak in warming spices you might not expect, so building the seasoning yourself from scratch here means you stay in full control of every ingredient. The method is straightforward — whisk, coat, bake — and the oven does the heavy lifting in just over ten minutes. Serve it straight from the dish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and you have a plate that feels restaurant-worthy without any of the fuss.
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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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