Roasted Cod with Lemon and Herbs

This simple roasted cod recipe is a weeknight winner. The fish is cooked in a flavorful marinade of lemon, herbs, and olive oil, and it roasts in just 10-15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges for a bright and refreshing finish.

Cod is a mild-flavored fish that pairs well with a variety of flavors. In this recipe, we marinate the cod in a simple mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. The marinade helps to flavor the fish and keep it moist during cooking. We then roast the cod in a preheated oven until it is cooked through. The result is a flaky, tender fish that is full of flavor.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 pound cod fillets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Place the cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
5. Sprinkle with oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
6. Roast for 10-15 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through.
7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Why It Works

• The lemon juice in the marinade helps to brighten the flavor of the fish and keep it moist.
• The olive oil in the marinade helps to keep the fish from drying out during cooking.
• The herbs in the marinade add a flavorful complexity to the fish.
• Roasting the fish in a preheated oven ensures that it cooks evenly and quickly.