Baked Cod With Roasted Vegetables (Printable)

Tender cod baked with roasted vegetables and Mediterranean herbs for a light, healthy meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz 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 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 zucchini, sliced

→ Aromatics & Seasoning

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

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To Steps:

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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • The cod stays incredibly moist while the vegetables caramelize around it
  • Everything cooks on one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The Mediterranean flavors brighten up even the gloomiest weeknight dinner
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of roast, staying mushy instead of developing those sweet caramelized edges
  • Test the fish at the 20 minute mark, as overcooked cod becomes dry and loses its delicate texture quickly
03 -
  • Pat your cod fillets completely dry before placing them on the vegetables, as excess moisture prevents proper browning
  • Let the platter rest for 5 minutes out of the oven so the juices redistribute and make serving easier

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