Lemon-Herb Baked Cod with Crispy Potatoes and Green Beans (Complete Recipe)

2026-03-04

Serves 4 | Total: ~35 minutes

Ingredients - 1.5 lb cod fillets - 1.25 lb baby potatoes, halved - 12 oz green beans, trimmed - 3 tbsp olive oil - Zest + juice of 1 lemon - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tsp Dijon mustard - 1 tsp smoked paprika - 1.25 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp pepper - 2 tbsp parsley or dill

Instructions 1) Heat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes with 1.5 tbsp oil and 1/2 tsp salt/pepper; roast 15 minutes. 2) Whisk remaining oil with lemon zest/juice, garlic, Dijon, paprika, remaining salt/pepper. 3) Toss green beans with 1 tbsp dressing; add to pan around potatoes. Roast 8 minutes. 4) Pat cod dry; brush with remaining dressing. Place on pan; roast 8–10 minutes until flakes at 135–140°F. 5) Finish with herbs and extra lemon.

Why it works: staggered roasting keeps potatoes crisp, beans tender, and fish moist with bright citrus dressing.

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