Name: Baked Cod With Herb Lemon Butter Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pieces cod fillets (about 6 oz. each, pat dry); 4 tbsp olive oil (divided); ½ + ¼ tsp coarse sea salt; A few rounds freshly ground black pepper; 10 oz. zucchini (diced to rounds, about 2 medium zucchini); 6 oz. carrots (diced to small cubes); 4 tbsp unsalted ghee or butter (softened at room temperature but not melted); 3 tbsp tahini (or pure sesame paste); 2 tsp lemon zest (about 1 whole lemon); 3 tbsp finely minced parsley leaves (leaves only, no stems); 3 tbsp finely minced cilantro leaves (leaves only, no stems); 3 tbsp finely chopped chives; ¼ tsp coarse sea salt (or to taste); A small pinch ground black pepper (or to taste)

Description

A simple and delicious dish featuring light and flaky cod drizzled with a rich herb lemon butter sauce, complemented by roasted zucchini and carrots.

Ingredients

Scale

4 pieces cod fillets (about 6 oz. each, pat dry)
4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
½ + ¼ tsp coarse sea salt
A few rounds freshly ground black pepper
10 oz. zucchini (diced to rounds, about 2 medium zucchini)
6 oz. carrots (diced to small cubes)
4 tbsp unsalted ghee or butter (softened at room temperature but not melted)
3 tbsp tahini (or pure sesame paste)
2 tsp lemon zest (about 1 whole lemon)
3 tbsp finely minced parsley leaves (leaves only, no stems)
3 tbsp finely minced cilantro leaves (leaves only, no stems)
3 tbsp finely chopped chives
¼ tsp coarse sea salt (or to taste)
A small pinch ground black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
Pat dry the cod and place in a 12-inch round casserole skillet (or dish) that’s oven safe. Season with 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and black pepper.
Place the sliced zucchini around and between the fillets. Add the diced carrots, sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt and 1 tbsp oil.
Bake uncovered in the middle rack for 20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
Meanwhile, combine all herb butter ingredients in a small bowl and mash together.
Remove the fish from the oven, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and add 1 tbsp of the herb butter on each cod fillet. Cover the pan for 5 minutes.
Drizzle with lemon juice and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

Ensure to pat the cod dry for a crispy texture. You can swap vegetables and adjust herbs as desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: baked cod, herb butter, healthy meal, quick dinner, fish recipe