Red Meat Allergy 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. Garlic-infused oil, fresh parsley, thyme, and chives coat each fillet in a bright, herbaceous crust that perfumes the whole kitchen as it bakes. A hit of lemon juice and zest keeps everything tasting clean and vibrant, while paprika adds just enough warmth and color to make the dish look as good as it tastes. Since the entire recipe is built around fish and fresh aromatics, there's no red meat anywhere in sight — not even in a sneaky sauce or marinade. That makes it a genuinely stress-free option for anyone managing a red meat allergy, without any substitutions or workarounds required. The oven does most of the heavy lifting, and the result is tender, perfectly cooked cod that flakes beautifully at the fork. Serve it straight from the baking dish with a squeeze of lemon and dinner is done.
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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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