Description
Prepare a simple, healthy dinner using cod and asparagus cooked together on one sheet pan with lemon and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb cod fillets (about 4 portions)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Place the trimmed asparagus on one side of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Place the cod fillets on the other side of the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Brush this herb mixture evenly over the top of the cod fillets. Season the fish with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Arrange the thin lemon slices over the top of each cod fillet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the asparagus is tender-crisp. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your fish.
- Remove from the oven. Sprinkle the fresh chopped parsley over the fish and asparagus before serving immediately.
Notes
- For thicker cod fillets, you may need to add 2 to 3 minutes to the baking time. Check for doneness by inserting a fork into the thickest part.
- You can substitute fresh herbs like dill or chives for the dried herbs if you prefer a stronger fresh flavor.
- If you want a richer flavor, you can substitute melted butter for half of the olive oil in the herb mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with vegetables
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 11.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 75