Sheet Pan Lemon-Garlic Cod with Roasted Asparagus

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A simple, bright dinner where tender cod fillets cook alongside crisp asparagus and tomatoes in one pan, finished with fresh lemon and garlic. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Cod fillets, Asparagus, Cherry tomatoes 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 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cod fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Arrange 1 lb trimmed asparagus and 1 cup cherry tomatoes around cod. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, then add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
  3. Step 3: Roast 12-15 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and asparagus is tender-crisp.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1 tbsp additional lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest.

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