Paraben Free Herb-Baked Cod
Flaky, fragrant, and genuinely satisfying, this baked cod is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. The fillets get coated in a bright herb-oil mixture of fresh parsley, thyme, and chives, then roasted until perfectly tender — no heavy sauces, no complicated techniques, just clean, vibrant flavor. Garlic-infused oil carries all those aromatics straight into the fish, while lemon juice and zest keep every bite tasting fresh and lively. For anyone navigating paraben-free eating, the challenge often lies in processed sauces and pre-mixed seasonings that can sneak in unwanted additives — this recipe sidesteps all of that by leaning entirely on whole, recognizable ingredients. A quick check of your paprika and salt labels is all it takes to keep things fully on track. The cod bakes to 145°F in just over ten minutes, so you get a reliably safe, properly cooked result without hovering over the stove. Serve it straight from the oven with a squeeze of lemon and you have a plate that looks and tastes like something from a proper seafood restaurant.
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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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