Simple Baked Cod with Herbs
10min
20min
1
847
Chef's Note
For the best flavor, try to use fresh herbs rather than dried. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, use 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley and 1/4 teaspoon dried dill instead. The cod is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and flakes easily with a fork.
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Ingredients
8 oz cod fillet
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium lemon
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tbsp fresh dill
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup brown rice
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Rinse 1 cup of brown rice under cold water, then cook according to package instructions (typically 2 cups water to 1 cup rice, simmer for 15-20 minutes).
- 3
While the rice cooks, place the 8 oz cod fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil over the cod fillet.
- 5
Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze juice from half the lemon over the fish, and slice the other half into rounds for garnish.
- 6
Chop 2 tbsp fresh parsley and 1 tbsp fresh dill, then sprinkle over the fish.
- 7
Season the fish with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- 8
Bake the cod in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- 9
While the fish bakes, steam 2 cups of broccoli florets for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 10
Slice 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.
- 11
Serve the baked cod over the brown rice with the steamed broccoli and fresh cherry tomatoes on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
847
74g
74g
28g
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