Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Sauce – A Simple, Fresh Favorite

Name: Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Sauce – A Simple, Fresh Favorite
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean Inspired
Ingredients: 2–3 cod fillets (150–180 g each); 1–2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced (optional); 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley; 1 tbsp finely chopped dill; 1 tsp finely chopped chives; 1 small shallot, minced; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons; 1 small carrot, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 100 g cherry tomatoes; 1 small red onion, sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt, pepper, and dried oregano or thyme; Lemon wedges; Microgreens or fresh herbs

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Tender baked cod topped with a bright lemon herb sauce and served with perfectly roasted seasonal vegetables. Light, fresh, and ready in about 40 minutes.

35 min

cook 25 min

Mediterranean Inspired

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat OvenPreheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
Roast VegetablesToss zucchini, carrot, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.Spread on a baking tray and roast for 15–20 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
Prepare CodPat cod fillets dry. Place in a lightly oiled baking dish.Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic if using.
Bake CodBake for 12–15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Make Lemon Herb SauceWhisk olive oil, lemon juice, zest, parsley, dill, chives, shallot, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
ServePlate roasted vegetables, top with baked cod, and spoon lemon herb sauce over the fish. Garnish and serve immediately.

Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Sauce – A Simple, Fresh Favorite

Ingredients

Instructions

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