Baked Cod with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

Ingredients

• Cod fillet 5 oz
• Potatoes 1.5 cups
• Asparagus 1.5 cups
• Olive oil 1 tbsp
• Lemon 1 wedge

Method

1. Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to preheat while you prepare the ingredients. This high temperature helps roast the potatoes and asparagus nicely and cook the cod evenly.
   Tip: Make sure the oven is fully preheated before baking for best results.
2. Prepare the potatoes. Wash and peel the potatoes if you like, then cut them into roughly 1-inch cubes. Place them in a bowl and toss with half of the olive oil, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
   Tip: Cut potatoes into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
3. Start roasting the potatoes. Put the baking sheet with potatoes into the oven and roast for 15 minutes. This gives them a head start to become crispy and golden.
   Tip: After 10 minutes, stir or flip the potatoes to promote even roasting.
4. Prepare asparagus and cod. While potatoes begin roasting, rinse the asparagus and trim off the tough ends. Pat dry. Place asparagus in a bowl and toss with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then, pat dry the cod fillet with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
   Tip: Drying the cod helps it bake better without steaming.
5. Add asparagus and cod to bake. After the potatoes have roasted for 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Push potatoes to one side and arrange the asparagus on the other side. Place the cod fillet in the center. Return the baking sheet to the oven.
   Tip: Use a spatula to move potatoes carefully without breaking them.
6. Bake everything together. Bake the potatoes, asparagus, and cod for an additional 15-20 minutes. The cod is done when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque inside. Asparagus should be tender but still crisp, and potatoes golden brown.
   Tip: Check the cod at 15 minutes to avoid overcooking.
7. Serve with lemon. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Transfer the cod, potatoes, and asparagus to a plate. Squeeze the lemon wedge over the cod for a fresh burst of flavor. Serve immediately.
   Tip: Lemon juice brightens the dish and balances the richness.

Pro tips

• Cut potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking.
• Patting the cod dry before seasoning helps achieve a better texture when baking.