Foil Packet Baked Cod with Asparagus

Dinner doesn’t get easier or healthier than this! Baked Cod and Asparagus are roasted together in a foil packet. Super flavorful dinner with easy cleanup.

I know, I know. We’re all preparing for the biggest meal of the year, to be followed by holiday parties galore. But, I started this blog with the goal of sharing mostly easy, weeknight friendly recipes for busy families. So in the spirit of keeping weeknight dinners a reality while you’re busy as heck, I want to share an easy foil packet dinner, Cod Foil Packets with Asparagus!

The idea behind a foil dinner is pretty simple. You pair a piece of protein with cut vegetables or fruit, some seasonings or sauce, and throw it all in a foil packet. This packet is then placed on a baking tray, and baked for some amount of time. The foil packet helps keep the moisture in so your fish ends up nice and tender.

If like this recipe, I think you’d also love my Baked Snapper recipe (which is in foil), or this Baked Asian Salmon in Foil!

Making Lemon Baked Cod with Asparagus in a foil packet is so very simple.  I went to the store to grab my ingredients; cod, asparagus, lemons, onions, seasonings, and bread crumbs.

To make the dish, place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking tray. Spray it with cooking oil. Layer the lemons, cleaned asparagus, another layer of lemons and onions, and finally the cod. Drizzle with olive oil, a few sprays of lemon juice, and seasonings. Then, fold the edges of the foil together and pop in the oven! Make sure to keep the foil packet on the baking tray to make it easy to remove the packet from the oven.

The amount of protein/veggie/fruit/seasoning combinations you can use in foil dinners are literally endless, but I wanted to leave you with a few suggestions. The trick is pairing protein with fruits and veggies that have very similar roasting times. Also, any large vegetables or fruits should be cut to bite sized portions (1 inch or so) to make sure they cook through.

Recipe Substitutions and Additions

Instead of the asparagus, feel free to use: 

• Sliced zucchini 
• Sliced bell peppers
• Halved cherry tomatoes

Instead of the cod filet, you’re welcome to use most any type of fish. I know the following work well! 

• Halibut
• Salmon
• Tilapia

Serving Suggestions

I typically enjoy this flaky fish recipe by itself, or over the top of a simple grain. Quinoa, rice pilaf or noodles are all excellent options.

I hope that you enjoy this easy cod recipe! If you make it, I’d love to hear how it went in the comments below.

Baked Lemon Cod with Asparagus in Foil

Yield: 3

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Author: Michelle Goth

Dinner doesn’t get easier or healthier than this! Lemon Cod and Asparagus are roasted together in a foil packet. Super flavorful dinner with easy cleanup!

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Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 12 ounces cod filets, fresh or thawed, at room temperature
• ▢ 1 pound asparagus, washed, trimmed
• ▢ 2.5 lemons, medium, sliced into rings
• ▢ 1/2 yellow onion, medium, sliced into rings
• ▢ 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• ▢ 1/2 tablespoon garlic salt
• ▢ 1/2 tablespoon lemon pepper
• ▢ 2 teaspoons Italian breadcrumbs, optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place large foil sheet on baking tray. Spray with cooking oil.
• Place slices of one lemon, and half of the onion slices on the foil sheet.
• Top lemon and onion slices with asparagus, then another layer of lemon and onion.
• Top with cod. Pour butter over the top of the cod, then sprinkle with garlic salt and lemon pepper. Sprinkle bread crumbs (optional) over cod. Top with another layer of aluminum foil.
• Roast for 13-15 minutes, until cod starts to flake and asparagus is crisp-tender.
• Remove aluminum foil from top and broil on top rack for 1 minute to brown the bread crumbs.
• Remove from oven, serve warm.

Notes

This recipe works great with salmon filets, too!

Serving: 1, Calories: 387kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 47g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 124mg, Sodium: 2154mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 7g

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If you love this lemon cod recipe, I think you’ll also enjoy my Baked Sriracha Fish or this easy Praline Glazed Salmon.

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• Pan Seared Sablefish (Black Cod) with White Wine Tomatoes
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