Baked Cod
Baked Cod with Cherry Tomatoes, Fennel, and Capers is a Mediterranean-inspired dish that's light and flavorful, ready in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- oven
- skillet
- baking dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 5-ounce cod fillets or halibut, patted dry
- 1 whole lemon Juice of
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 small bulb fennel thinly sliced (discard the core, trim stalks, cut in quarters)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 3 cloves garlic sliced thin
- ½ cup vegetable broth unsalted
- 2 tablespoons capers drained and chopped
- 1 whole lemon sliced
- ¼ cup Italian parsley chopped
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Season the cod with lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, pepper, and thyme on both sides and place on baking dish. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onions, fennel, tomatoes, and garlic. Sauté for 10 minutes, until tender. Add the capers, broth, and other ½ teaspoon of salt and cook for 4 more minutes.
- Transfer to a baking dish and add the fish and lemon slices. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. The fish should flake at the edges. Top with parsley and serve while hot.
Notes
Serve hot and enjoy the Mediterranean flavors!
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 213.5kcalCarbohydrates: 12.5gProtein: 28.5gFat: 5.5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69.5mgSodium: 535mgFiber: 3.5gSugar: 6.5g
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