Easy Baked Lemon Herb Cod Recipe with Green Beans for Perfect Dinner
A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring tender baked cod fillets with bright lemon and herbs, roasted alongside crisp green beans. Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Total Time: 32-35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each), fresh and firm
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed and washed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Zest and juice of 1 fresh lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
- Optional: sprinkle of smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Trim the ends of the green beans and place them in a mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, half the lemon zest, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Arrange the green beans in a single layer on a lined baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
- While the beans roast, pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, remaining lemon zest, and chopped herbs.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Shift the green beans to one side and place the cod fillets on the empty side.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over both the fish and green beans.
- Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for an additional 12-15 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the beans are tender yet crisp.
- Check doneness starting at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or lemon wedges.
Notes
Pat the cod dry before seasoning to ensure it roasts instead of steams. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow even roasting and crisping. Start checking fish doneness at 12 minutes to avoid drying out. Pre-roasting green beans for 10 minutes ensures perfect texture. If beans brown too fast, tent loosely with foil. Stir beans halfway through initial roasting for even color. Use fresh herbs for best flavor; if using dried, reduce quantity by half and add earlier in cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with gr
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
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