Pork Free 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. Cod is naturally mild, so the herb coating does the heavy lifting — and because every ingredient here is straightforward and plant- or seafood-based, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives. Patting the fillets dry before baking is the small step that makes a real difference, helping the herb oil cling to the surface and giving you that perfectly tender, just-flaky texture rather than anything steamed or soggy. Serve it straight from the oven with a squeeze of lemon and you've got a light but satisfying meal that works just as well for a quiet Tuesday as it does for company.
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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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