Baked Cod Lemon Herb (Printable)
Tender cod fillets with a lemon herb crust paired with seasoned roasted vegetables for a light, flavorful meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 cod fillets, skinless and boneless, 6 oz each
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced
04 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
05 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
→ Roasted Vegetables
08 - 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
09 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
10 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
11 - 1 zucchini, sliced
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1 teaspoon sea salt
14 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, toss potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and zucchini with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and dried oregano. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Roast vegetables for 10 minutes.
04 - Pat cod fillets dry. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, chopped parsley, and thyme. Brush mixture evenly over cod fillets.
05 - Remove baking sheet from oven. Push vegetables to the sides and place cod fillets in the center.
06 - Return baking sheet to oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until cod flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The whole thing cooks in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinner that doesn't feel rushed.
- Everything happens on one sheet, so cleanup is basically just rinsing a pan.
- You get tender flaky fish and caramelized vegetables in the same go, which is honestly the dream.
02 -
- Wet cod fillets steam instead of staying tender, so dry them thoroughly with paper towels before the herb mixture touches them.
- The timing works because vegetables take longer than fish—starting them 10 minutes early means everything finishes at exactly the right moment.
03 -
- The lemon zest is doing more flavor work than the juice, so don't skimp on it or skip it completely.
- Room temperature cod fillets cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge, so take them out five minutes before you start prepping everything else.