Baked Cod with Roasted Asparagus

A light and elegant dinner under 300 calories. Lean white fish paired with crisp asparagus for a balanced meal.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
240
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Baked Cod with Roasted Asparagus - Diet Friendly recipe

Ingredients

  • • 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
  • • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • • Black pepper to taste
  • • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Step 2: Arrange asparagus on one side of the sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Place cod fillets on the other side. Brush with remaining oil.
  4. Step 4: Mix garlic, lemon zest, dill, and pepper. Spread over fish.
  5. Step 5: Bake 15-18 minutes until fish flakes easily and asparagus is tender.
  6. Step 6: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything. Garnish with parsley.