Roasted Cod with Crispy Herb Potatoes and Lemon Butter
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and tastes restaurant quality. Cod is a lean white fish packed with protein and omega 3 fatty acids, making it as good for you as it is delicious. The best part? Everything roasts on one pan, which means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor. Fresh herbs and a silky lemon butter sauce elevate simple potatoes and fish into something truly special. Your family will think you spent all day in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 4cod fillets(6 oz each, skin-on)
- 1½ poundsbaby potatoes(halved)
- 4 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme(leaves only)
- 1 teaspoonfresh rosemary(finely chopped)
- 1½lemon(zested and juiced)
- 3 tablespoonsbutter
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 59 mlwhite wine
- 2 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the halved potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet.
Tip: Pat the potatoes dry before tossing to help them crisp up better.
- 2
Roast the potatoes for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until they begin to golden at the edges.
- 3
While the potatoes roast, pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and brush both sides with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Tip: Dry fish cooks more evenly and develops better texture.
- 4
After 20 minutes, push the potatoes to the sides of the baking sheet and place the cod fillets skin-side up in the center. Drizzle the white wine around the fish and sprinkle lemon zest over everything.
- 5
Return the baking sheet to the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Tip: Avoid overcooking; cod cooks quickly and dries out if left too long.
- 6
Remove from the oven and dot the butter over the hot cod fillets, allowing it to melt. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish.
- 7
Transfer the cod and potatoes to serving plates, garnish with fresh parsley, and spoon any pan juices and melted butter over the top.
Tip: Save pan drippings to drizzle over each plate for extra flavor.
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