Herb-Baked Cod with Lemon and Cherry Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Delicate cod fillets baked with fresh Italian herbs, cherry tomatoes, and a bright lemon dressing for a light and flavorful seafood dish. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe, 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 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: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (5 oz each) cod fillets
4 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1 1/2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp, divided salt
1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
1 tsp lemon zest

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a baking dish, arrange 4 cod fillets and season each side with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Scatter 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes and 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves evenly around the fillets. Drizzle everything with 4 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp lemon juice.
Step 3: Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, and 1 tsp lemon zest over the top. Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and tomatoes are softened.
Step 4: Serve immediately, spooning pan juices and roasted tomatoes over the fish for extra flavor.