Xanthan Gum Free Herb-Baked Cod
Flaky, fragrant, and genuinely effortless, 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 come together into a bright herb coating that perfumes the fish as it bakes, while lemon juice and zest keep every bite tasting clean and lively. Because the recipe relies entirely on whole, straightforward ingredients — no thickeners, no stabilizers, no packaged sauces — it's naturally free of the hidden additives that can sneak into so many store-bought marinades and seasoning blends. Patting the fillets dry before spooning on the herb oil is a small step that makes a real difference, helping the coating cling and the fish cook evenly to that perfect, just-flaky texture. A quick 12–15 minutes in a hot oven is all it takes to bring the cod to a tender, opaque finish that pulls apart beautifully at the fork. Serve it straight from the dish with a squeeze of lemon and you have a plate that looks like something from a coastal bistro, made entirely in your own kitchen.
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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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