Baked Cod with Asparagus

Flaky baked cod and roasted asparagus finished with garlic butter, all cooked on one pan. A light, lean dinner that pairs well with any low-carb side.

What You Need

• 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon, juiced and zested
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on one side of the baking sheet.
3. Place the cod fillets on the other side of the sheet and pat dry.
4. Whisk together the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then spoon over the cod.
5. Season everything with salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the cod flakes easily and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Tips & Notes

• Choose asparagus spears of similar thickness so they cook evenly.
• Cod cooks quickly and dries out easily — check for doneness starting at 10 minutes.
• Any firm white fish, like haddock or halibut, works as a substitute.

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