Carrot Baked Cod
Carrot Baked Cod is a delicious and healthy dish that brings together flaky cod fillets and sweet roasted carrots, all enveloped in a savory sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, offering a delightful combination of flavors and vibrant colors. With its simple preparation and nutritious ingredients, it’s a meal that will satisfy both your taste buds and your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced into thin rounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, toss sliced carrots with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until well coated.
- Spread the carrots evenly in the baking dish and place the cod fillets on top.
- Drizzle more olive oil over the cod and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm, optionally drizzled with additional lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with vegetables (approx. 8 oz)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg