Baked Herb-Crusted Cod with Lemon-Zucchini Noodles

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Tender cod filets baked with a fragrant herb crust served atop fresh lemon-infused zucchini noodles for a light, Whole30-compliant dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cod fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tbsp chopped basil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread half of this mixture evenly on the bottom of a baking dish.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 cod fillets in the dish and brush the remaining herb mixture evenly over the top of the fish. Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Step 3: While fish bakes, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add spiralized noodles from 3 zucchinis and toss with 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until noodles are just tender but not mushy.
  4. Step 4: Serve baked cod fillets over the lemon zucchini noodles immediately.

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