Baked Lemon Herb Cod

Name: Baked Lemon Herb Cod
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 pound cod fillets; 2.5 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried); 2 lemons (one thinly sliced, one juiced); 4 cup broccoli florets (frozen); 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder; 1.5 cup couscous (uncooked, quick-cooking); 1.5 cup chicken broth

Flaky cod fillets baked with bright lemon, fragrant dried herbs, and a touch of garlic, served with fluffy couscous and tender-crisp roasted broccoli.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.43/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound cod fillets
2.5 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried)
2 lemons (one thinly sliced, one juiced)
4 cup broccoli florets (frozen)
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
1.5 cup couscous (uncooked, quick-cooking)
1.5 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning. Top each fillet with thin lemon slices.
In a separate bowl, toss the frozen broccoli florets with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Spread the seasoned broccoli on the same baking sheet around the cod fillets.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the broccoli is tender-crisp.
While the fish and broccoli bake, prepare the quick-cooking couscous. Bring 1 1/2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Serve the baked lemon herb cod fillets with the roasted broccoli and couscous on the side. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish and broccoli before serving, if desired, allowing each family member to choose their desired portions.

Notes

For easier cleanup, you can line your baking sheet with foil before adding parchment paper. Leftovers are best consumed within 2 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 405
Protein: 37.8 g
Carbohydrates: 40.5 g
Fat: 10.3 g
Fiber: 5.2 g
Sodium: 630 mg
Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
Sugar: 4.1 g
Cholesterol: 62 mg