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Garlic Herb Baked Cod with Cherry Tomatoes (Easy Recipe)

Garlic Herb Baked Cod with Juicy Blistered Tomatoes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets Cod fillets (6 oz each) Pat dry before use
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs For the crispy topping
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil Divided (2 tbsp for crust, 2 tbsp for herb oil)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped and divided
  • 2 tbsp Fresh basil Chopped and divided
  • 1 tsp Fresh thyme Chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Divided
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper Divided
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed for the herb oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  • Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
  • In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, 1 tbsp parsley, 1 tbsp basil, 1 tsp thyme, and 2 tbsp olive oil.
  • Place the seasoned cod in the center of the baking dish. Press the breadcrumb mixture evenly onto the top of each fillet.
  • Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes around the cod. Season the tomatoes with the remaining 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
  • While the fish bakes, whisk together the herb oil: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp mixed fresh herbs, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
  • Remove the cod from the oven. Drizzle the fresh herb oil over the fish and blistered tomatoes before serving.