Lemon Herb Cod and Asparagus (Printer-friendly)

Flaky cod and asparagus roasted with lemon and fresh herbs for an easy, healthy dinner.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz each), skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Vegetables

10 - 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

14 - Lemon slices, for serving
15 - Extra chopped parsley or dill (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - Place asparagus on one side of the sheet pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Toss to coat and spread in a single layer.
03 - In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, parsley, dill, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
04 - Pat cod fillets dry. Place fillets on the other side of the sheet pan. Brush the fillets generously with the lemon-herb mixture.
05 - Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
06 - Garnish with lemon slices and additional herbs if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The entire dinner comes together in under 30 minutes with almost zero cleanup
  • That lemon herb mixture is something I now want to put on literally everything
02 -
  • Dry your fish thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning or the herbs will slide right off
  • Thin asparagus spears cook faster than thick ones, so try to buy uniform bunches or cut thick ones in half lengthwise
03 -
  • Room temperature fish cooks more evenly, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before roasting
  • If your garlic starts browning too quickly, tent the pan loosely with foil for the last few minutes

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