DELICIOUS BAKED COD RECIPE

Delicious Baked Cod Recipe image

Provided by Ramona's Cuisine -

Categories Fish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 fillets or loins cod approx 4 ounces (120g each)
¼ lemon juice to season the fish
400 ml tomato sauce i used marinara sauce
½ medium leek finely chopped
3 large bell peppers (mixed colors) sliced
3 tbsp capers i used marinated ones
3 cloves garlic freshly grated or finely chopped
8 cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon maple syrup or brown sugar (optional)
½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
⅔ teaspoon salt himalayan or kosher
1 tablespoon thyme freshly chopped or dried
3-4 tablespoons fresh parsley or any herb you may like
1 tbsp coconut oil

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven at 200°C.
2. Season well the fish fillets with salt, pepper and a drizzle of lemon juice. Set aside.
3. In a skillet, add some coconut or olive oil, place on medium fire. Add the chopped leek, the garlic with a pinch o salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 min.
4. Add the shredded peppers and cook (covered) for 3-4 min until slightly softened.
5. Add the tomato sauce and the fresh herbs (leave a little to sprinkle at the end) the capers.
6. Nestle the cod fillets into the tomato sauce and transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 mins uncovered.
7. When ready, take the skillet out of the oven, sprinkle the remaining herbs on top and season with black pepper and some chili flakes if you fancy ;-).
8. Serve with rice, potatoes (wedges or mashed) or with salad leaves on the side. Enjoy!