Description
Herb-Crusted Baked Cod with Chive Butter and Roasted Asparagus is a light, elegant meal featuring tender flaky cod topped with a crisp herb and panko crust, finished with fresh chive butter and served alongside perfectly roasted asparagus.
Ingredients
- Herb-Crusted Cod:
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz / 170 g each)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (100 g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Chive Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (60 g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch salt
- Roasted Asparagus:
- 1 bunch asparagus (1 lb / 450 g), trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on one side of the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix panko, parsley, thyme, chives, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir in olive oil until moistened.
- Pat cod dry and place on the other side of the baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard over each fillet.
- Press herb breadcrumb mixture evenly onto the tops of the cod.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until cod flakes easily and topping is golden brown.
- Meanwhile, mix butter, chives, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
- Serve cod topped with a dollop of chive butter alongside roasted asparagus.
Notes
- Ensure cod is fully thawed and patted dry before baking.
- Bake uncovered to keep crust crispy.
- Internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
- Fresh herbs provide best flavor; use one-third amount if substituting dried.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with asparagus
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
