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One pan healthy cod baked in a white dish on top of green beans
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Spiced Butter Baked Cod with Green Beans

This easy, one-pan dish will become a regular part of your weeknight dinner repertoire.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 333kcal
Author: Don Baiocchi

Ingredients

  • 12-16 oz. trimmed green beans
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 (5-6 oz.) cod fillets (about 1.5 lbs.)
  • 4 tablespoons grass-fed butter, ghee or extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 400°.
  • Toss the green beans with 1/2 tsp. salt and the pepper in a 9x13" / 3 qt. baking dish.
  • Pat dry the cod fillets and place on top of the green beans.
  • Sprinkle the fillets with another 1/2 tsp. salt plus the garlic powder and smoked paprika. Divide the butter into half-tablespoons and place 2 on top of each fillet.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fillet reads 125°.
  • While the cod bakes, add the sliced almonds to a small, dry skillet. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and toasty, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Once the cod is done, gently remove to a serving platter. Toss the green beans with the spiced buttery juices, add to the serving platter and sprinkle over the sliced almonds. Squeeze the lemon wedges over the top and serve.

Notes

what to make ahead

You really can't make the dish ahead of time, but it takes just minutes to throw together.
You can toast the sliced almonds ahead of time and keep in a container for up 2 weeks.

freezing

Freezing cooked fish like cod isn't preferred. But if you really want to, place the baked cod on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place uncovered in the freezer. Once the cod is totally frozen, place in a freezer-safe baggie or container for up to 1 month.
Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a low oven for 10-15 minutes.
Freeze the green beans (separately from the cod) by placing them and the buttery juices in a freezer-safe baggie or container for up to 1 month.
Thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a low oven or in a skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 679mg | Potassium: 936mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 779IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg