Smart Recipe Kitchen

Lemon-Herb Baked Cod with Crispy Potatoes and Green Beans

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.