Simple Baked Cod

Enjoy a fuss-free seafood dinner with our simple baked cod recipe. Tender, flaky cod fillets seasoned with herbs and baked to perfection.

Nutrition

Per serving: 247.0 calories, 21.5g protein, 15.03g fat, 6.98g carb, 1.98g dietary fiber, 2.14g saturated fat, 3.36g total sugar, 0.0g added sugar

Significant source for: Protein, Phosphorus, Fluoride, Selenium, Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), Vitamin C, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin K (phylloquinone).

ingredients

4 Servings

1 pound cod fillets, patted dry

3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

Ground black pepper

1 (10-oz) package cherry tomatoes

1/2 fennel bulb, sliced

1/4 cup olive oil

1 lemon, half sliced, half reserved for later

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 sprigs fresh thyme

1/4 teaspoon saffron (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

preparation

step 1.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

step 2.

Sprinkle both sides of cod fillets with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper.

step 3.

In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, lemon slices, fennel slices with olive oil, garlic, thyme, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Toss to coat.

step 4.

Transfer the mixture to a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Nest cod fillets on top of tomato mixture. Place a few saffron threads (optional) on top of each fillet.

step 5.

Bake in the oven, 20 to 25 minutes, until cod fillets are opaque and flaky. Squeeze remaining lemon juice on top. Garnish with parsley.