Sheet Pan Cod - A simple one-sheet recipe that features light, flaky cod alongside colorful asparagus and tomatoes. Lemon pepper, fresh lemon juice and grated Parmesan cheese top off the dish.
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My husband, Josh, has been traveling a lot lately. That means for meals, it's just me and the kids. I'll be honest, for most of those meals, I'm making their favorites - and because I'm trying to limit my carbs right now, I just broil or grill some fish or chicken alongside a vegetable.
This Sheet Pan Cod that I'm sharing today is one of the dishes I often make for myself, and I get usually get 3-4 meals out of it. If eating the same thing multiple times per week makes you turn up your nose, I understand, but for me, it just works.
When Josh is out of town, meal planning is pretty easy - and quite affordable, I might add. It's not that I throw in the towel in regards to cooking when he's not around - it's just that, I'm pretty easy to please. It's more about sustenance than it is variety for me.
Don't get me wrong, he's not picky, either, but when he's home, I'm a bit more adventurous and am more apt to try new recipes. I just like to experience those things with him.
So, now that we got all of that out of the way, we can get on to making this cod. I normally use four cod filets for the dish and place them on top of asparagus and halved cherry tomatoes.
To be honest, just the look of the dish is appealing to me. I've grown quite fond of roasted veggies in the past several years, and every time I'm paging through a magazine (yes, I still read magazines) and come across a recipe with lots of colorful vegetables, I dog-ear the page or take a picture of it.
The ingredients in this sheet pan cod are pretty simple. In fact, if it weren't for the lemon pepper seasoning, it would be a five-ingredient dish.
You want to be careful not to over bake the fish. About 10 minutes is about all it takes to get the fish nice and flaky.
The broiling at the end does the rest, and helps the skins on the tomatoes to pop and brown. Oh, yum. So, so good. It really brings their sweetness out.
I'm happy as a clam gobbling up the leftovers for the next few days. It's also a great way to stay productive and accomplish what I need to that week. If my meal is ready for me, there's no thought and no additional prep involved. You gotta' love that!
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Sheet Pan Cod
Ingredients
- 4 cod filets (4-5 ounces each)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 pound fresh asparagus (trimmed)
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
- Place cod and asparagus on a greased sheet pan.
- Spread out tomatoes on top of cod and asparagus.
- Brush fish with lemon juice.
- Season with lemon pepper.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.
- Move pan to upper rack in oven and broil cod and vegetables for 3-4 minutes.
Notes
- Even Cooking: To ensure even cooking of both the cod and the vegetables, arrange them in a single layer on the sheet pan without overcrowding. Overcrowding can cause uneven cooking and steaming rather than roasting, resulting in less flavorful and soggy vegetables. If necessary, use two sheet pans to accommodate all the ingredients.
- Seasoning Balance: While lemon juice and lemon pepper seasoning add bright flavor to the dish, be mindful not to oversaturate the fish and vegetables. Brush the fish with lemon juice and season with lemon pepper sparingly to avoid overpowering the delicate flavor of the cod. You can always adjust the seasoning to taste after cooking if needed.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkling grated Parmesan cheese over the cod and vegetables adds a deliciously savory and slightly nutty flavor to the dish. For a golden-brown and crispy finish, broil the sheet pan cod and vegetables on the upper rack of the oven for the last 3-4 minutes of cooking. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning, as broiling can quickly cause the cheese to brown. Once the cod flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender yet still crisp, the dish is ready to be served.
Marlene Schlegel
Looks delicious and healthy!