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Baked Cod with Tomatoes

This baked cod with tomatoes is easy, and foolproof and it’s all done in a baking dish in 30 minutes. Cod loin seasoned with homemade fish seasoning then baked on a bed of fresh tomatoes, garlic and shallots then baked until perfectly tender and juicy.

This is a quick and healthy dinner, delicious restaurant-quality meal served in the comfort of your home.

a plate of baked codfish and tomatoes with capers and onions.

Baked cod with tomatoes recipe

Baked codfish is a healthy, low-carb dinner option that’s naturally gluten-free and packed with nutrients. Cod, whether Atlantic or Pacific, is a mild, fleshy, and nutritious white fish. It’s a great source of omega-3, vitamin A, and more. Also, it’s budget-friendly and makes a great option for your weekly meals.

While my go-to fish are cod and salmon, you can use any other type of white fish for this recipe but make sure to adjust the timing to suit. I.e., Let the size and thickness of the fish guide on how long to cook it.  This recipe is about to be a popular weeknight staple at yours…

Related recipe: air fryer tomatoes and blackened cod.

a baking dish placed beside a cup of

Why this recipe work

  • Affordable, it doesn’t have to be the catch of the day. A good one from the seafood section of your supermarket should be simply fine.
  • Simple, Minimal prep, yet delicious
    • Ready in 30 minutes
    • No fancy kitchen gadget is needed to make this restaurant-quality dish, all you need is a baking dish or tray, oven, and your love.

    Related post: If you love the idea of today’s recipe, then you will love my pan fried garlic butter cod, instant pot cod and air fryer cod.

    Baked cod Ingredients

    Cod loin: substitute with cod fillets.

    Homemade fish seasoning substitute with any seasoning of choice

    Mixed baby tomatoes: substitute with cherry tomatoes or baby plum tomatoes

    Olive oil

    Butter

    Garlic

    Shallots

    Salt and black pepper

    ingredients needed to bake fish.

    How to make baked cod with tomatoes

    Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.

    Pat the fish dry with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture and season with salt and black pepper. Cover with a clingfilm set aside or place in the fridge if you would not be baking immediately.

    seasoned fish on a chopping board.

    Add cherry tomatoes, chopped shallot, crushed garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to a baking dish and mix together with your hand. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake AT 200C/400F for 10 minutes.

    Remove the baking dish from the oven and move the veggies around to create space for the fish. Season the cod on both sides with the fish seasoning, then carefully place into the baking dish, add butter cubes and capers. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 12 to 15 minutes or until the fish is baked to your liking. Remove from the oven and spoon the pan juice over the cod if desired.

    the process shot of baking fish with tomatoes, garlic and onions.

    Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish and serve immediately with the tomatoes and pan juice as desired

    What does cod pair well with

    You can serve this tender and juicy baked fish with the following

    Instant pot couscous

    Mushroom rice

    Garlic butter rice

    Boiled spaghetti or pasta

    Oven chips

    Spinach rice

    Baked potato wedges

    the overhead shot of fish in a baking dish.

    Tips

    Stir in this pesto sauce into the tomatoes before baking in the oven

    Substitute the fish seasoning for taco seasoning, piri piri seasoning or herbs de Provence.

    Storage instructions

    In the fridge, make sure the fish cooks completely, transfer into an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.  

    Freezer: you can freeze the fish on its own without the tomatoes for up to 1 month. Frozen tomatoes will turn mushy if thawed and the texture changes too, that said you can freeze all together if you do not mind.

    To reheat: simply reheat in the microwave for a few minutes or until warmed through to your liking.

    FAQs

    What temperature is baked cod done?

    Here are a few ways to know when your codfish is cooked. The fish would flake easily with a fork with no resistance, it will be opaque and the internal temperature would register 145F on an instant-read thermometer.

    Why is my baked cod tough?

    The simple answer is that the fish is probably overcooked. Fish cooks faster than meat regardless of how you choose to cook it. Always pay attention when cooking fish so as not to let it dry out. Chewy fish is not fun to eat.

    What are the best vegetables to serve with fish?

    Serve your baked fish with any of the following vegetables and salad.

    cod flaked with a fork.

    Watch how to make it

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    baked cod loin with tomatoes in a baking dish.

    Baked Cod with Tomatoes

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    This baked cod with tomatoes is easy and fool proof and it's all done in a baking sheet in 30 minutes. Cod loin seasoned with homemade fish seasoning, then baked on a bed of fresh tomatoes, garlic and shallots, then baked until perfectly tender and juicy.
    5 from 5 votes
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Course Entree, Fish
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4
    Calories 262 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 Cod loin (140g each) substitute with cod fillets.
    • 1 tbsp Homemade fish seasoning
    • 2 cups mixed baby tomatoes washed and dried you can cut the tomatoes into halves if desired.
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tbsp Butter
    • 4 large garlic cloves, smashed
    • 2 banana shallots chopped
    • Salt and black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Pat the fish dry with a kitchen towel to remove excess moisture and season with salt and black pepper. Cover with a clingfilm then set aside or place in the fridge if you would not be baking immediately.
    • Add cherry tomatoes, chopped shallot, crushed garlic, olive oil, salt and black pepper to a baking dish and mix together with your hand. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake at 200C/400F for 10 minutes.
    • Remove the baking dish from the oven, move the veggies around in the to create space for the fish.
      Season the cod on both sides with the fish seasoning then carefully place into the baking dish, add butter cubes and capers.
      Return into the oven and bake for an additional 12 to 15 minutes or until the fish is baked through to your liking. Remove from the oven and spoon the pan juice over the cod if desired.
    • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish and serve immediately with the tomatoes and pan juice as desired

    Notes

    Storage instructions
    In the fridge, make sure the fish cooks completely, transfer into an airtight container, and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    Freezer: you can freeze the fish on its own without the tomatoes for up to 1 month. Frozen tomatoes will turn mushy if thawed and the texture changes too, that said you can freeze all together if you do not mind.
    To reheat: simply reheat in the microwave for a few minutes or until warmed through to your liking.
    FAQs
    What temperature is baked cod done
    Here are a few ways to know when your codfish is cooked. The fish would flake easily with a fork with no resistance, it will be opaque and the internal temperature would register 145F on an instant-read thermometer.
    Why is my baked cod tough?
    The simple answer is that the fish is probably overcooked. Fish cooks faster than meat regardless of how you choose to cook it. Always pay attention when cooking fish so as not to let it dry out. Chewy fish is not fun to eat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 61mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 926IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 174mgIron: 5mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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    5 Comments

    1. This is a simple and tasty way for me to get seafood in my diet. The shallots and garlic add some flavor and depth to the dish. I love how the tomatoes soften and sweeten. I added some sliced zucchini when I added the cod. I loved this so much the first time I made it that I bookmarked it and just made it again!

    2. 5 stars
      Delicious! So easy and so good! Thank you for this recipe! At the moment we have an abundance of tomatoes, including cherry. : )

      Margaret

    5 from 5 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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