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Weeknight • Seafood

Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Cod with Potatoes

This effortless sheet pan meal features flaky, tender cod and perfectly roasted potatoes infused with bright lemon and fragrant herbs.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
2
Level
Weeknight
Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Cod with Potatoes

Get ready for a super easy, incredibly delicious, and healthy weeknight dinner that requires minimal cleanup! This sheet pan wonder brings together delicate cod fillets and rustic potatoes, all bathed in a zesty lemon-herb marinade. It's truly a set-it-and-forget-it kind of meal that delivers big on flavor.

Ingredients

Yield: 2 servings

Main

  • 3 small-medium red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 (6 oz) cod fillets (fresh or thawed), about 1-inch thick
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Lemon wedges and fresh parsley, for serving (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    In a medium bowl, toss the potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread potatoes in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Step 3

    Bake potatoes for 15 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    While potatoes bake, pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, dill, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place cod fillets on the other half of the baking sheet.

  5. Step 5

    Remove baking sheet from the oven after 15 minutes. Brush the lemon herb mixture generously over the cod fillets. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and potatoes are tender and lightly browned. Cooking time will vary based on cod thickness.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately with lemon wedges and fresh parsley, if desired.

Tips

  • Don't overcrowd your baking sheet; if needed, use two sheets to ensure everything roasts evenly.
  • You can add other quick-cooking vegetables like thin-sliced zucchini or bell peppers during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  • Check the cod for doneness at the 10-minute mark to prevent overcooking.

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