Description
This recipe features flaky baked cod served alongside tender roasted vegetables, creating a healthy and flavorful meal. The vegetables are tossed with olive oil and herbs, then roasted until caramelized, while the cod is seasoned and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
- 1 pound small red potatoes, quartered
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 large onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the quartered potatoes, chopped carrots, and onion wedges.
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
- While the vegetables are roasting, season the cod fillets with salt and black pepper.
- Once the vegetables are nearly done, make space on the baking sheet and add the seasoned cod fillets.
- Arrange lemon slices over the cod.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini to the roasting pan.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding garlic powder or paprika if desired.
- Ensure the vegetables are spread in a single layer for even roasting.
- Cooking time for cod may vary depending on thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg