Sesame 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, fresh parsley, thyme, and chives coat each fillet in a bright, herby layer that perfumes the whole kitchen as it bakes. A hit of lemon juice and zest keeps everything tasting clean and light, while paprika adds just enough warmth and color to make the dish look as good as it tastes. Sesame can sneak into marinades, spice blends, and bottled sauces in ways that are easy to miss, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify at a glance. The technique is just as simple — pat the fish dry, spoon over the herb oil, and let the oven do the rest until the flesh turns opaque and flakes at the touch of a fork. Serve it straight from the dish with a squeeze of lemon and you have a genuinely satisfying plate that never feels 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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