Lemon Herb Baked Cod with Roasted Asparagus

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Cod fillets
• 1 lb Asparagus
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Lemon
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2Trim the tough ends off the 1 lb of Asparagus. In a medium bowl, toss the asparagus with 1 tablespoon of the 3 tablespoons total Olive oil, the 1/2 teaspoon Salt, and the 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper. Spread the seasoned asparagus in a single layer on one side of a large baking sheet.
3. 3Zest the 1 medium Lemon into a small bowl. Then, cut the zested lemon in half and squeeze the juice from both halves into the same small bowl. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of the 3 tablespoons total Olive oil, the 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, the 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme, the 2 cloves Garlic (minced or finely chopped), the remaining 1/2 teaspoon Salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper to the bowl with the lemon zest and juice. Stir everything together to make the lemon herb mixture.
4. 4Place the 1.5 lbs Cod fillets on the empty side of the baking sheet with the asparagus. Pour the prepared lemon herb mixture evenly over the top of the cod fillets.
5. 5Place the baking sheet with the cod and asparagus into the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. The cod is done when it flakes easily with a fork and the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). The asparagus should be tender-crisp.
6. 6Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Serve the Lemon Herb Baked Cod with Roasted Asparagus immediately.

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