Roasted Cod with Courgette
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Delicate flaky cod fillets paired with tender roasted courgettes, finished with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs for a light yet satisfying Mediterranean-inspired dish.
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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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