Roasted Cod with Courgette
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Roasted Cod with Courgette is a simple seafood dish featuring tender cod fillets paired with roasted courgettes, garlic, cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. The meal comes together in just 40 minutes, with 15 minutes of preparation followed by 25 minutes in the oven. This straightforward recipe suits anyone looking for an easy weeknight dinner that delivers flavour without fuss.
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Ingredients
- 4cod fillets(about 150g each)
- 3courgettes(sliced lengthwise into thin planks)
- 4 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 3garlic cloves(minced)
- 1lemon(zest and juice)
- 4fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 150 gramscherry tomatoes(halved)
- 3 tablespoonswhite wine
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C. Arrange courgette slices on a large baking tray, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, scatter half the garlic, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 8 minutes.
Tip: Pat courgettes dry before roasting to achieve better colour and texture.
- 2
Remove tray from oven and nestle the cod fillets among the courgettes, spacing them evenly across the tray.
- 3
In a small bowl, combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil with lemon zest, remaining minced garlic, and thyme sprigs. Drizzle this mixture over the cod fillets and courgettes.
Tip: Reserve lemon juice to add at the end for brighter flavour.
- 4
Scatter cherry tomatoes around the tray and pour white wine into the bottom, being careful not to pour directly on the fish.
Tip: White wine adds moisture and delicate flavour without overpowering the delicate cod.
- 5
Return tray to oven and roast for 12-15 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and courgettes are tender.
Tip: Cooking time varies by fillet thickness; start checking at 12 minutes.
- 6
Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately while hot.
Tip: Fresh lemon juice added after cooking brightens all the flavours.
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