Baked Cod with Spinach and Tomatoes
Tender cod fillets baked over a savory bed of spinach, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, lemon, and oregano.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
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Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Step 3
Add the tomatoes, oregano, ⅝ tsp (3 gr) salt, and ¼ tsp (0.5 gr) black pepper. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften and release some juice.
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Step 4
Add the spinach and stir over medium heat just until wilted. Spread the vegetable mixture evenly in the baking dish.
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Step 5
Place the cod fillets over the vegetables. Grate the lemon zest over the fish, squeeze over the juice, and drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil; season with the remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt and ¼ tsp (0.5 gr) black pepper.
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Step 6
Bake for 10–14 minutes, until the cod is opaque, flakes easily, and reaches 63°C at the thickest part. Serve with the spinach and tomatoes.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Keep cod refrigerated until needed and prevent its juices from contacting ready-to-eat foods. Cook each fillet to 63°C, refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, and use them within 3 days.
Risk factors
- raw fish
- cross-contamination
- undercooking
- perishable leftovers