This Baked Cod with Mustard and Tarragon is packed with flavor and takes less than 30 minutes (and one dish!) to make!
Is cod a regular on your weekly meal rotation? If not, don’t sleep on it!! Cod is a great source of protein (20 grams in a serving the size of your plam), as well as an excellent food source of vitamin B12, choline, selenium, and iodine — all nutrients your body requires for optimal functioning. Cod is a flaky white fish that tastes light and refreshing, with no fishy taste.
We love getting ours from Sizzle Fish (you can use the code FOODFITNESSANDFAITH to save 10% on your first order!). It gets sent to you frozen in individual portions, and you simply transfer it to the fridge the day of to let it thaw. It’s super high quality and has the best flavor! I was skeptical of ordering fish online and having it shipped to me, but I trust it so much more than I do getting it from the grocery store down the street. Definitely check them out!
We also used another favorite in this meal, the Mustard and Tarragon Rub from a local spice company, Spicewalla. I can’t even begin to describe how much we love all of their spices. Spices are the single best way to amp up the flavor profile of any dish, and investing in some high quality spices and seasoning blends is one of my top recommendations if you want to enjoy cooking and eating at home more. We make sure our pantry is always stocked!! You can visit their website and, you guessed it: use code FOODFITNESSANDFAITH for 10% off your first order! I advise you to stock up 😉 We also love the Honey and Herb Rub, the Garlic and Herb Rub, the Cracked Coriander and Pepper seasoning, and the Cowboy Steak Rub.
If you are in a pinch and want to make this ASAP and don’t have time to get the spices, you can mix up your own blend of garlic, sea salt, yellow mustard powder, coriander, tarragon, black pepper, parsley, and some dill weed. So many good flavors. I feel like this would be Ina Garten’s JAM.
You can easily throw this meal together in under 30 minutes…perfect for a busy weeknight, or an evening you just don’t want to put in much effort but still wanna eat well.
Throw the cod fillets into a baking dish with some olive oil, cherry tomatoes, chopped garlic, and lemon slices then seasoning with salt, pepper and the mustard and tarragon seasoning. Bake for 20 minutes, and it’s done! While the cod bakes, you can also roast some veggies on the side, and make a pot of quinoa or rice to serve alongside it. Don’t want quinoa or rice? I think some mashed cauliflower would be tasty, too!
Want another way to incorporate some more of this nutrient dense superstar into your diet? Try THIS recipe for Cod and Peach Salsa Lettuce Wraps, or I have another great recipe in my Simple Staples ebook HERE that includes baked cod with a mouthwatering mango salsa…both are divine especially as warmer weather approaches us!
If you enjoy this recipe for baked cod with mustard and tarragon I’d love to know! Post a picture on IG and tag me so I can see!!
Baked Cod with Mustard and Tarragon
Ingredients
- 2 filets wild-caught cod or other white flaky fish
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tbsp Spicewalla Mustard and Tarragon Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and spray a baking dish with oil. Spread out lemon slices on the bottom of the dish, along with tomatoes and garlic. Lay cod filets on top, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and mustard and tarragon seasoning.
- Transfer to oven to bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fish easy flakes with a fork. Remove from oven and finish with an extra squeeze of lemon and drizzle of the cooking juices. Serve with your favorite carb and veggie sources. Enjoy!
