Description
Carrot Baked Cod is a delightful, nutritious dish featuring tender cod fillets paired with sweet roasted carrots. This easy-to-make recipe transforms a simple dinner into a gourmet experience, perfect for impressing family and guests alike. The vibrant colors and wholesome ingredients create a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen, making every bite a delicious journey of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh carrots, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds (about a quarter-inch thick).
- Place cod fillets in the prepared baking dish; drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub gently to coat.
- Arrange carrot slices around the cod in the dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the carrots are tender.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any remaining juices over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with carrots (approx. 210g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 60mg