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Baked Cod with Asparagus and Olive Oil
This simple baked cod recipe features tender cod fillets and asparagus spears, seasoned with fresh thyme, lemon juice, and olive oil. It's a quick and healthy dish, rich in lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
20 min1 servingsmediterraneanmain course
pescetarian
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories498
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35g45%
Saturated Fat 6g29%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 1210mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
Dietary Fiber 7g24%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 29g59%
Calcium 118mg9%
Iron 3.3mg19%
Potassium 1326mg28%
Vitamin C 6.3mg7%
Vitamin E 6.3mg42%
Vitamin K 7.8mcg7%
Magnesium 88mg21%
Zinc 2.1mg19%
Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 6 oz cod
- 1 cup asparagus spears
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp thyme
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 0.125 tsp peppers
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Place the cod fillet and asparagus spears on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice.
- 4Sprinkle with fresh thyme, sea salt, and black pepper.
- 5Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- 6Serve immediately.
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