Back to Recipes
dinnerpescatarianPortuguese-Mediterranean
Baked Cod with Herb Butter and Roasted Asparagus
20 min 4 servings 712 kcal
A light and flavorful dinner featuring tender baked cod topped with a fragrant herb butter, paired with crisp roasted asparagus garnished with lemon zest and almonds.
Ingredients
- 120 g butter
- 20 g fresh parsley
- 20 g fresh dill
- 10 g lemon zest
- 8 g salt
- 4 g black pepper
- 680 g cod fillet
- 800 g fresh asparagus
- 60 ml olive oil
- 40 g garlic
- 2 whole lemon juice
- 20 g capers
- 60 g sliced almonds
Nutrition
Calories712kcal
Protein22g
Carbs7g
Fat55g
Fiber1g
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 190°C to ensure even cooking for both dishes.
- 2In a small bowl, mix softened butter with chopped herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined, creating a smooth herb butter.
- 3Place cod fillets in a baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced, and spread a generous layer of herb butter over each fillet.
- 4Trim the woody ends off the asparagus, arrange spears on a baking sheet in a single layer, and toss with olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, salt, and pepper to coat evenly.
- 5Place the baking dish with cod on the middle rack and the asparagus tray on the lower rack of the oven at 190°C; bake cod for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork and appears opaque, and roast asparagus for 10-12 minutes until tender-crisp with slightly browned tips.
- 6Remove cod from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets, and sprinkle with capers for a tangy finish.
- 7Remove asparagus from the oven and sprinkle with lemon zest and sliced almonds for added brightness and crunch.
Want to add this to your meal plan?
Sign up for free to save recipes, create meal plans, and track your nutrition.