PCOS Friendly 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 it takes. Lean white fish is an excellent protein choice for managing hormonal balance, and pairing it with anti-inflammatory herbs and a drizzle of garlic-infused oil keeps things both nourishing and genuinely delicious. The herb coating — bright with fresh parsley, thyme, and chives — clings to each fillet and bakes into something almost buttery without any actual butter involved. Garlic-infused oil does all the heavy lifting on flavor while keeping the ingredient list clean and straightforward. A squeeze of lemon at the end pulls everything together with just enough acidity to make the fish taste lively and fresh. This is the kind of recipe that fits seamlessly into a whole-foods approach without ever feeling like a compromise.
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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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