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Home » Dinner » Lemon Herb Butter Baked Cod with Asparagus and Tomatoes

Lemon Herb Butter Baked Cod with Asparagus and Tomatoes

Created: April 10, 2018 Updated: March 16, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 6 Comments

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This easy, one-pan baked cod dish that will become one of your favorites after one bite. Easily made in 30 minutes with asparagus, tomatoes, and a tasty lemon-herb butter topping.

Lemon Herb Butter Cod with Asparagus and Tomatoes in a baking dish with a fork

Oh, I’ve decided that I need to branch out on my seafood!

I’m stuck on salmon and shrimp. I’ve actually been stuck for a while. Every time we go out to a restaurant, I order salmon. Every time I am cooking seafood at home, I get salmon or shrimp. Last time I was at my grocery store, I walked up to the seafood section and the seafood guy asked me, “so salmon of shrimp today?” That’s when it hit me, I am in a seafood rot.

So I decided to surprise the seafood guy and myself and got some COD. I brought it home … and stared at it for like 10 minutes. My mom used to make cod quite often when I was little but she always made is breaded and seared in a pan. I’ve had fried cod in a fish and chips dish quite a few times. This time, I wanted to keep this gluten free, breading free, and batter free.

I’ve decided to simply bake this beautiful fillet in a delicious butter sauce with parsley and lemon. Lemon and herbs always go beautifully with fish so you can’t go wrong with this. To complete this beautiful, light dish, throw some asparagus and cherry tomatoes in a pan!

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Lemon Herb Butter Cod with Asparagus and Tomatoes in a baking dish with a fork

Lemon Herb Butter Cod with Asparagus and Tomatoes in a baking dish with a fork

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Lemon Herb Butter Cod with Asparagus and Tomatoes

This easy, one-pan baked cod dish that will become one of your favorites after one bite. Easily made in 30 minutes with asparagus, tomatoes, and a tasty lemon-herb butter topping.
4.79 from 19 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 469kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cod fillets
  • 1 bunch asparagus sprigs about 12
  • 6 oz cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 4 tbsp butter salted
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 and lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet. 
  • Place cod fillet on the sheet and season it with some salt and pepper.
  • Cut off white ends of asparagus and cut the springs in half. Cut tomatoes in half as well. 
  • Spread asparagus and tomatoes around the cod. 
  • Melt butter and mix in parsley, lemon, and garlic powder.
  • Pour the butter mixture over cod and some over veggies. 
  • Bake cod and veggies for 18-22 minutes (depending on the thickness of cod.)

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 1698mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3256IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 7mg
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Lemon Herb Butter Cod with Asparagus and Tomatoes in a baking dish

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Babs Wakefield says

    September 29, 2020 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    Beautiful. I added some sweet potatoes chucks in the oven and mopped juices up with a slice of ciabatta.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      October 2, 2020 at 2:11 pm

      That sounds so good, I will have to try it myself. I am so glad you liked the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Cindy Prince says

    December 24, 2018 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was very easy to make. It was very very good, also it looked great on a plate. I can’t wait to try some more of your recipe. Thank you.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      December 29, 2018 at 11:52 am

      So wonderful to hear! Thank you, Cindy 🙂

      Reply
  3. shirley johnson says

    April 11, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    NOW YOU’RE COOKING!!!!!!!
    I grew up in England, Irish Catholic family…………fish all the time – home cooked – that’s why we were called the maceral snappers ! I don’t like shrimp but I’ll improvise on that one. Any veggie oven baked recipes would be lovely also. thanks.

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      April 17, 2018 at 10:26 am

      Haha, thank you, Shirley!
      I definitely need to get more fish variety in my repertoire.

      Reply

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read More.

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