Oven Roasted Black Cod Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 black cod fillets

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 slices of bacon, or 10-20g bacon bites

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

• Lemon wedges (for serving)

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Season the black cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped thyme, and chopped rosemary.
4. Place the black cod fillets in a baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Drizzle the prepared olive oil mixture over the fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
6. Place the baking dish or sheet in the preheated oven and roast the black cod for about 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the fillets.
7. Along the time baking the fish, cook the bacon till golden in a pan, set aside and rest till crispy.
8. Once cooked, remove the black cod from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
9. Serve the roasted black cod fillets with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and bacon.