Roasted Atlantic Cod Recipe
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Ingredients
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Fish & Seasoning
Oil & Aromatics
Vegetable Roasting Bed (optional but recommended)
Method
Fish & Seasoning
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Dry and season the fillets
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on a rimmed baking sheet or plate. Sprinkle the kosher salt evenly over both sides (about 1/2 tsp per fillet total) and distribute the black pepper, lemon zest, and garlic powder across the top side. Let the fillets sit at room temperature while you prepare vegetables and preheat the oven (10–15 minutes).
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Resting note
Resting briefly at room temperature helps even cooking and allows the seasoning to adhere. Do not leave fish out longer than 30 minutes.
Oil & Aromatics
- 3
Prepare lemon-herb oil
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Stir in chopped parsley, thyme leaves, and capers. Reserve about 1 tbsp of this mixture to finish the fish after roasting.
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Vegetable Roasting Bed (optional but recommended)
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Preheat and prepare vegetables
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the halved fingerling potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and sliced shallot with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper on a rimmed baking sheet or in a roasting pan. Spread them into a single layer, leaving a central area or space for the cod fillets if using the same pan.
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Par-roast potatoes
If the potatoes are raw and larger, roast the vegetables for 12–15 minutes first so they begin to soften and brown. After that initial roast, move vegetables to the sides and place the seasoned, oiled cod fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) into the pan among the vegetables. If potatoes are small or pre-cooked, you can place fillets on the pan at the start.
Roasting & Finishing
- 7
Roast the cod
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. For 6 oz fillets about 3/4–1 inch thick, roast 10–12 minutes at 425°F (220°C). If fillets are thicker (1–1 1/2 inch), roast 12–15 minutes. Oven times vary—start checking at the earlier time to prevent overcooking.
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