Sheet Pan Cod with Lemon and Crispy Pancetta
Sheet Pan Cod with Lemon and Crispy Pancetta is a deliciously simple dish that combines flaky cod fillets with zesty lemon and savory crispy pancetta, all roasted together for an effortless weeknight meal. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with this elegant yet easy-to-make recipe that fills your kitchen with enticing aromas. The combination of bright flavors and textures will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 4 oz sliced crispy pancetta
- 2 medium lemons, sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh herbs (such as thyme or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange pancetta on one side of the sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes until crispy.
- Season cod fillets with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Remove the pan from the oven, add lemon slices around the pancetta, then place seasoned cod in the center.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately, drizzling any pan juices over each plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg