Keto Bacon-Wrapped Cod with Green Beans

Name: Keto Bacon-Wrapped Cod with Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4

Flaky cod fillets wrapped in crispy bacon and baked alongside tender green beans for an elegant, low-carb meal that's ready in 30 minutes.

Units:

Metric Imperial

Servings:

Prep: 15 Cook: 20

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat 600g1¼ lbs cod fillets dry and season with 1 tsp1 tsp salt, ½ tsp½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp1 tsp paprika, and ½ tsp½ tsp garlic powder.
Wrap each cod fillet with 2 8 slices8 slices bacon strips, securing with toothpicks if needed. Place on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
Toss 500g1 lb fresh green beans with 3 tbsp3 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves3 cloves garlic cloves, 1 tbsp1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on the other side of the baking sheet.
Drizzle {melted_butter} over the bacon-wrapped cod and sprinkle with 1 tsp1 tsp lemon zest.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and cod flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature 63°C/145°F).
Remove from oven and immediately drizzle 2 tbsp2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over both the cod and green beans.
Garnish with 30g¼ cup fresh parsley and serve with 1 lemon1 lemon lemon wedges for serving.

Ingredients

id: cod_fillets metric: 600g imperial: 1¼ lbs name: cod fillets, skinless
id: bacon_strips metric: 8 slices imperial: 8 slices name: bacon strips, not thick-cut
id: fresh_green_beans metric: 500g imperial: 1 lb name: fresh green beans, trimmed
id: olive_oil metric: 3 tbsp imperial: 3 tbsp name: olive oil
id: butter metric: 30g imperial: 2 tbsp name: butter, melted
id: garlic metric: 3 cloves imperial: 3 cloves name: garlic cloves, minced
id: lemon_juice metric: 2 tbsp imperial: 2 tbsp name: fresh lemon juice
id: lemon_zest metric: 1 tsp imperial: 1 tsp name: lemon zest
id: fresh_thyme metric: 1 tbsp imperial: 1 tbsp name: fresh thyme leaves
id: paprika metric: 1 tsp imperial: 1 tsp name: paprika
id: garlic_powder metric: ½ tsp imperial: ½ tsp name: garlic powder
id: salt metric: 1 tsp imperial: 1 tsp name: salt
id: black_pepper metric: ½ tsp imperial: ½ tsp name: freshly ground black pepper
id: fresh_parsley metric: 30g imperial: ¼ cup name: fresh parsley, chopped
id: lemon_wedges metric: 1 lemon imperial: 1 lemon name: lemon wedges for serving

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat {cod_fillets} dry and season with {salt}, {black_pepper}, {paprika}, and {garlic_powder}.
Wrap each cod fillet with 2 {bacon_strips}, securing with toothpicks if needed. Place on one side of the prepared baking sheet.
Toss {fresh_green_beans} with {olive_oil}, {garlic}, {fresh_thyme}, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on the other side of the baking sheet.
Drizzle {melted_butter} over the bacon-wrapped cod and sprinkle with {lemon_zest}.
Bake for 18-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and cod flakes easily with a fork (internal temperature 63°C/145°F).
Remove from oven and immediately drizzle {lemon_juice} over both the cod and green beans.
Garnish with {fresh_parsley} and serve with {lemon_wedges}.

Cod Selection: Choose thick, firm fillets. If fillets are thin, fold them over before wrapping to create thickness.

Bacon Type: Use regular bacon, not thick-cut, so it crisps properly in the short cooking time.

Green Bean Prep: Choose slender green beans for even cooking. Trim ends and remove any strings.

Even Cooking: Arrange green beans in a single layer for proper roasting and caramelization.