This one-pan wonder features flaky cod fillets infused with a zesty lemon-herb marinade, roasted to perfection alongside tender asparagus and golden potatoes. It’s a simple yet elegant dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, delivering a burst of fresh, vibrant flavors with minimal effort.
Overall, homemade recipes offer a range of benefits, including better control over ingredients and amounts, cost savings, enjoyment and satisfaction, social connections, and environmental benefits. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting out, making your own recipes can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience.
✅ Quick Tips: Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Baked Lemon Herb Cod with Asparagus and Potatoes
Description
This dish is an effortless way to enjoy a balanced, delicious meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Cod
Vegetables
Instructions
-
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
-
Prepare the Potatoes
- Toss the halved potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them out on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil. Roast for 15 minutes.
-
Marinate the Cod
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel, then brush them generously with the marinade. Set aside to absorb the flavors while the potatoes are roasting.
-
Prepare the Asparagus
Toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
-
Assemble the Baking Sheet
- After the potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, push them to one side of the baking sheet.
- Add the asparagus to the baking sheet in a single layer and place the cod fillets in the center.
- Optionally, add lemon slices on top of the cod for extra flavor and presentation.
-
Bake
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
-
Serve
Plate the cod alongside the roasted asparagus and potatoes. Garnish with additional parsley or thyme, if desired, and serve with extra lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
Serving Size 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 475.31kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28.01g44%
- Saturated Fat 3.95g20%
- Cholesterol 36.57mg13%
- Sodium 61.4mg3%
- Potassium 1364.92mg39%
- Total Carbohydrate 37.39g13%
- Dietary Fiber 6.51g27%
- Sugars 4.07g
- Protein 21.63g44%
- Vitamin A 76.42 IU
- Vitamin C 52.47 mg
- Calcium 77.46 mg
- Iron 4.68 mg
- Vitamin D 0.76 IU
- Vitamin E 5.94 IU
- Vitamin K 98.61 mcg
- Thiamin 0.38 mg
- Riboflavin 0.28 mg
- Niacin 4.8 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.89 mg
- Folate 97.09 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.77 mcg
- Phosphorus 340.12 mg
- Magnesium 87.01 mg
- Zinc 1.62 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Substitute Proteins: Swap cod with another mild white fish like haddock or tilapia if desired.
- Extra Crispy Potatoes: For more crunch, roast the potatoes on a separate baking sheet or in an air fryer.
Wine Pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay complements the lemon and herb flavors beautifully.
