Baked Cod with Vegetables (Printable Version)

Tender cod baked with roasted Mediterranean vegetables and herbs for a healthy, satisfying dinner.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fish

01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5 ounces each), skinless and boneless

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 7 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 zucchini, sliced

→ Aromatics & Seasoning

07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 lemon, sliced (plus extra wedges for serving)
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Arrange the sliced bell peppers, onion, cherry tomatoes, and zucchini evenly on a large baking dish or platter.
03 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the vegetables. Season with half of the garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
04 - Place the cod fillets on top of the vegetables. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the fish and season with the rest of the garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
05 - Lay lemon slices over the cod fillets.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender.
07 - Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cod stays incredibly tender while the vegetables become sweet and caramelized
  • Everything cooks on one pan so cleanup takes literally minutes
  • It looks impressive enough for guests but is simple enough for a weeknight
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the baking dish or the vegetables will steam instead of roast
  • The fish is done when it flakes easily and looks opaque throughout, do not overcook it
  • Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the juices redistribute
03 -
  • Pat your cod fillets dry before placing them on the vegetables for better browning
  • Add a splash of white wine to the vegetables before baking for extra depth
  • Use the leftover lemon juices from the platter to drizzle over everything at the table

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