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Baked Cod with Herb Butter and Roasted Asparagus

A light and flavorful dinner featuring tender baked cod topped with a fragrant herb butter, paired with crisp roasted asparagus garnished with lemon zest and almonds.

Baked Cod with Herb Butter and Roasted Asparagus

Instructions

1
Preheat Oven
preheating

Preheat the oven to 190°C to ensure even cooking for both dishes.

💡 Check oven temperature with an oven thermometer for accuracy.
2
Prepare Herb Butter
mixing

In a small bowl, mix softened butter with chopped herbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until well combined, creating a smooth herb butter.

💡 Soften butter at room temperature for easier mixing.
3
Prepare Cod
assembling

Place cod fillets in a baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced, and spread a generous layer of herb butter over each fillet.

💡 Pat the cod dry with paper towels before adding butter to help it adhere.
4
Prepare Asparagus
assembling

Trim the woody ends off the asparagus, arrange spears on a baking sheet in a single layer, and toss with olive oil, thinly sliced garlic, salt, and pepper to coat evenly.

💡 Snap off asparagus ends by bending near the base; they break naturally at the tough spot.
5
Bake Cod and Asparagus
baking

Place the baking dish with cod on the middle rack and the asparagus tray on the lower rack of the oven at 190°C; bake cod for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork and appears opaque, and roast asparagus for 10-12 minutes until tender-crisp with slightly browned tips.

💡 Position trays to avoid overcrowding for even heat distribution.
6
Garnish Cod
garnishing

Remove cod from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fillets, and sprinkle with capers for a tangy finish.

💡 Rinse capers if they’re too salty to balance flavors.
7
Garnish Asparagus
garnishing

Remove asparagus from the oven and sprinkle with lemon zest and sliced almonds for added brightness and crunch.

💡 Toast almonds lightly in a dry pan beforehand for extra flavor.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
20 Min
Per Serving
712kcal
Protein15%
Carbs5%
Fat81%
Glycemic Load
4 (Low)
Nutrition Information
PreparedRaw ingredients
Energy711.8 kcal· 36%
Protein22.3 g· 45%
Carbohydrates7.1 g· 2%
Carbs (absorbed)5.7 g· 2%
Dietary Fiber1.4 g· 6%
Fat54.6 g· 78%
Saturated Fat17.2 g· 86%
Monounsaturated Fat24.7 g· 99%
Polyunsaturated Fat7.2 g· 65%
Trans Fat0.30 g· 15%
Cholesterol49.6 mg· 17%
Sodium4560 mg· 228%
Potassium711.8 mg· 20%
Calcium103 mg· 10%
Magnesium46.8 mg· 12%
Phosphorus272.3 mg· 39%
Iron1.1 mg· 8%
Zinc0.95 mg· 10%
Copper0.10 mg· 11%
Selenium35.5 µg· 65%
Iodine22.3 µg· 15%
Vitamin C22.4 mg· 28%
Vitamin A461.8 µg· 58%
Vitamin D7.1 µg· 36%
Vitamin E6.2 mg· 51%
Vitamin K121.8 µg· 162%
Vitamin B10.17 mg· 15%
Vitamin B20.31 mg· 22%
Vitamin B60.35 mg· 25%
Vitamin B120.81 µg· 32%
Folate71.8 µg· 36%
Niacin3.2 mg· 20%
Biotin4.7 µg· 9%
Pantothenic Acid0.71 mg· 12%
Salt Equivalent11.6 g· 193%

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