Roasted Cod with Garlic
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This roasted cod with garlic is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 40 minutes from start to table. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity: you're basically letting the oven do the work while you relax. Cod is wonderfully mild and flaky, making it perfect for soaking up all that garlicky, herbaceous flavor. Plus, garlic is packed with allicin, a compound known for its anti inflammatory properties. With pantry staples and fresh herbs, this elegant yet straightforward recipe proves that restaurant quality meals don't require hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 4cod fillets(6 oz each, skin-on)
- 10garlic cloves(peeled)
- 6 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
- 4 sprigsfresh thyme
- 2 sprigsfresh rosemary
- ¾ teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 1lemon(sliced into rounds)
- 118 mlwhite wine(dry)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and arrange them skin-side down on the prepared sheet.
Tip: Drying the fish prevents it from steaming and helps achieve a crispy skin.
- 2
Distribute the peeled garlic cloves around the cod fillets on the baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the fish and garlic, then season the cod with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.
Tip: Don't skip seasoning the bottom of the fish for balanced flavor.
- 3
Scatter the fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs over and around the cod, then arrange lemon slices on top of each fillet. Pour the white wine into the bottom of the pan around the fish.
Tip: The wine creates steam that keeps the fish moist while roasting.
- 4
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 18-22 minutes, until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The garlic cloves should be golden and soft.
Tip: Cooking time may vary based on fillet thickness; check at 18 minutes first.
- 5
Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over each fillet. Transfer the roasted garlic cloves and any pan juices to a small bowl and lightly mash the garlic into a paste.
Tip: The roasted garlic becomes naturally sweet and spreadable when mashed.
- 6
Divide the cod fillets among serving plates, garnish with fresh herbs from the pan, and spoon the roasted garlic and pan juices over the top. Serve immediately with crusty bread or alongside roasted vegetables.
Tip: The mashed roasted garlic makes a delicious spread on bread to accompany the dish.
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