Baked Cod with Vegetables (Printable)
Flaky cod baked with Mediterranean vegetables and herbs for a wholesome dinner.
# What you'll need:
→ Fish
01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz each), skinless and boneless
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
05 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 3.5 oz baby spinach
→ Herbs & Aromatics
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - Zest and juice of 1 lemon
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Seasonings
10 - 2 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
12 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
→ Optional
14 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large baking dish.
03 - Arrange red onion, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and spinach in the baking dish. Sprinkle half the salt, pepper, and oregano over the vegetables.
04 - Lay cod fillets on top of the vegetables. Drizzle remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest over the fish. Season the fillets with garlic, remaining salt, pepper, oregano, and half the parsley.
05 - Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
06 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are tender.
07 - Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one dish so cleanup is practically nonexistent
- The cod stays incredibly tender while the vegetables become sweet and caramelized
02 -
- Do not overbake the cod or it will become dry and tough
- The vegetables release liquid as they cook so do not be alarmed by the juice in the pan
03 -
- Cut all your vegetables while the oven preheats to save time
- Use a glass baking dish so you can see how the vegetables are progressing