Pescatarian 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 involved. Garlic-infused oil carries the flavors of fresh parsley, thyme, and chives deep into each fillet, while lemon juice and zest keep everything bright and clean-tasting. A dusting of paprika adds just enough warmth and color to make the finished dish look genuinely beautiful on the plate. Patting the fillets dry before coating them is a small step that makes a real difference — it helps the herb oil cling evenly and encourages the fish to bake rather than steam. The oven does most of the work, and the result is perfectly opaque, fork-tender cod every single time. Serve it straight from the dish with a squeeze of lemon and you have a complete, satisfying meal that leans on simple, quality ingredients and nothing else.
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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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