Roasted Cod with Asparagus and Jalapeño Dressing

This Roasted Cod with Asparagus and Jalapeño Dressing is so easy to make and can be on the table in under 30 minutes.  Perfectly roasted cod and asparagus are topped with a jalapeño dressing with just the right amount of heat and a creamy avocado puree! 

Easy Healthy Cod Recipe

I love cod!  It is one of my favorite fishes for a fish and chips.  It fries up so light.  However, I don’t want to eat fried fish all the time, so I went looking for a healthier way to eat cod and I found it!   This recipe comes from a 2013 issue of Donna Hay magazine.  She made it with snapper, but I find cod more readily available. 

This simple cod recipe can be on the table in under 30 minutes!  It’s so easy you won’t believe how amazing the flavors all come together!   The cod and the asparagus roast together at the same time, so it’s basically a sheet pan dinner with a couple of homemade condiments. 

Jalapeño Dressing 

While I thought the fish was perfectly cooked, and will definitely be one of my favorite fish recipes, the jalapeño dressing was a great takeaway from this recipe. 

To make the jalapeño dressing you simply combine olive oil, lime juice (fresh squeezed) and pickled jalapeños!   I can imagine it spooned over all kinds of things from simple grilled chicken to tacos to rice and grain dishes! 

Avocado Puree

To make the avocado puree, you simple combine avocado, lime juice and salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth.  It’s like a simple guacamole!  Again, this would be great served as a quick and easy side. 

Roasted Cod with Asparagus and Jalapeño Dressing

This recipe is a prime example that you don’t need a lot of ingredients or anything fancy to make a delicious dinner.  We loved it!  The cod and asparagus were perfectly cooked.  The jalapeño dressing had just the right amount of kick and the creamy avocado helped tame the heat! 

Looking for More Easy Healthy Fish Recipes?

Smoked Salmon Salad

Mahi Mahi with Coconut Ginger Rice

Seared Salmon on Coconut Spinach

Glazed Salmon with Zucchini

Tuna Quinoa Bowl

And if you’re looking for even more fish recipes, be sure and follow my Fish Recipes Board on Pinterest. 

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Roasted Cod with Asparagus and Jalapeño Dressing

Cod and Asparagus are roasted then drizzled with an amazing Jalapeño dressing and served with an avocado puree. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 11 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 23 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 877kcal

Ingredients

• 1 avocado halved and pitted
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• salt and black pepper
• 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeño slices finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for brushing on fish and asparagus
• 4 cod filets
• 1 pound asparagus (or one bunch) trimmed

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Place the avocado, 1 tablespoons of the lime juice, and salt and pepper into the bowl of small food processor.  Process until smooth and set aside. 
• Place the rest of the lime juice, the jalapeño, and 1 tablespoon of oil in a small bowl and whisk to combine.  Set aside. 
• Lightly brush olive oil on two baking sheets.  One one sheet, drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and salt and pepper, toss to combine and spread in a single layer.  On the other sheet place the cod filets.  Brush with olive oil and salt and pepper.  Place both in the oven and roast for 12 minutes. 
• Divide the asparagus and fish between 4 plates.  Drizzle with the jalapeño dressing and serve with the avocado puree. 

Notes

Note - the calorie count on this is high because of the avocado puree.  You only use a generous spoonful per serving and there is a lot left over.  

So the calorie count is inflated, your actual serving will be less. 

If you want less heat, use a milder pepper for the dressing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 877kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 164g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 387mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 4213mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 25.8% | Vitamin C: 32% | Calcium: 18% | Iron: 34%