Herb-Infused Baked Cod with Lemon and Asparagus

Name: Herb-Infused Baked Cod with Lemon and Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 (6 oz each) cod fillets; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1, sliced into thin rounds lemon; 1/4 cup, chopped dill; 1/4 cup, chopped parsley; 2 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1 lb, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus

Tender cod fillets baked with fresh herbs, lemon, and crisp asparagus until perfectly flaky and fragrant.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Sheet Pan

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) cod fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
1, sliced into thin rounds lemon
1/4 cup, chopped dill
1/4 cup, chopped parsley
2 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 lb, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces asparagus

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cod fillets on a large sheet pan, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Arrange 2 lemon slices on top of each fillet, then scatter 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped dill, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley over the top.
Step 3: Place 1 lb trimmed asparagus pieces around the cod on the sheet pan.
Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and asparagus is tender-crisp.
Step 5: Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes before serving.