Is there anything better than a meal that’s quick, versatile, and satisfying?! We think not! This Easy Baked Cod hits all those marks — and more! It’s fresh, features a rainbow of spring vegetables, yields perfectly cooked, flaky fish, and is ready in 30 minutes!
It’s our new favorite sheet pan meal, especially served with polenta, roasted potatoes, or lemon risotto. Let us show you how it’s done!
It starts with adding the veggies to the baking sheet. We love using bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, and red onion, but you could get creative here! We recommend keeping the red onion because it adds natural sweetness and the kalamata olives because they add a lovely saltiness and healthy monounsaturated fat, too.
For waves of flavor, we toss the veggies with lemon zest, lemon slices, fresh garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and parsley.
Then we make space for the cod fillets, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, and cover with veggies to seal in moisture and yield perfectly flaky fish.
After about 15 minutes in the oven, a beautiful and nutrient-packed meal is yours to enjoy!
We hope you LOVE this baked cod with veggies! It’s:
Fresh
Herby
Lemony
Colorful
Easy
& SO satisfying!
It pairs beautifully with any carb-y sides like polenta, roasted potatoes, or lemon risotto. And if you’re craving something saucy, try topping with our Easy Green Goddess Dressing.
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Easy Baked Cod with Spring Vegetables
Quick and satisfying baked cod with colorful spring vegetables! An herby and versatile sheet pan meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Print SAVE SAVED
from votes Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Total Time 30 minutes Servings 4 (Servings)Course EntreeCuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten-FreeFreezer Friendly NoDoes it keep? 1-2 Days
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Ingredients
US Customary – Metric1 Tbsp lemon zest (1 lemon yields ~1 Tbsp zest)1/2 medium lemon, thinly sliced1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (thin stems are best, otherwise cut in half lengthwise // 1 bunch yields ~1 lb or 453 g)1 cup cherry tomatoes1 medium yellow or orange bell pepper, thinly sliced1/2 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced (1/2 medium onion yields ~1 cup sliced)1/4 – 1/2 cup whole kalamata olives2 Tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp sea salt1/4 tsp black pepper3 large cloves garlic, minced2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley4 (4-6-oz.) cod fillets (4 fillets yield 1-1 ½ lbs)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and set out a large baking sheet.Zest the lemon (you should get about 1 Tbsp of lemon zest), then slice half of the lemon into thin slices. Reserve the other half for another use.To the baking sheet, add the asparagus, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, olives, olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon zest, lemon slices, garlic, and parsley. Toss to coat, then arrange in a single layer, leaving space for the fish fillets.Pat the cod dry and place on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the fillets with a pinch each of salt and pepper, then arrange some of the veggies over the fish.Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 C).Remove from the oven and sprinkle with more parsley if desired. Serve the fish and veggies together. It’s especially delicious paired with our lemon risotto, polenta, or roasted potatoes. For a saucy finish, try pairing with our Easy Green Goddess Dressing.Best when fresh. Leftovers will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days. Not freezer friendly.
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Notes
*Loosely adapted from The Suburban Soapbox.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with 4-ounce fillets and the lesser amount of olives.
Nutrition (1 of 4 servings)
Serving: 1 serving Calories: 221 Carbohydrates: 11.3 g Protein: 20.9 g Fat: 11.6 g Saturated Fat: 1.6 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 51 mg Sodium: 829 mg Potassium: 724 mg Fiber: 5.2 g Sugar: 5.2 g Vitamin A: 2269 IU Vitamin C: 59 mg Calcium: 85 mg Iron: 3.1 mg