Baked Lemon-Herb Cod with Garlic Green Beans

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Delicate cod fillets baked with bright lemon and fresh herbs, served alongside tender green beans sautéed with garlic for a light and healthy meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, lemon zest, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 4 cod fillets in a lightly greased baking dish. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pour this mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
  2. Step 2: Bake the cod for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque.
  3. Step 3: While the cod bakes, heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 1 lb trimmed green beans, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until the green beans are tender but still crisp.
  4. Step 4: Remove the cod and green beans from heat. Plate the fish with the garlic green beans alongside and drizzle any leftover lemon-herb sauce from the baking dish over the fish before serving.

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