Foil Baked Cod Fish With Grape Tomatoes
This recipe provides a simple and healthy method for baking cod in individual foil packets. Fresh cod is seasoned and cooked with grape tomatoes, onion, lemon, and parsley, resulting in a tender, flavorful, and moist fish dish with minimal cleanup. It's an excellent choice for a quick, nutritious, and light meal.
Equipment
- 1 Aluminum Foil For individual steam packets
- 1 Baking Sheet To support foil packets
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Chef's knife
- 1 Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
Main
- * 1 1/2 pound fresh cod
- * 1/2 white onion sliced
- * 1 lemon sliced
- * 1/2 cup of grape tomato
- * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- * dash of pepper
- * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- * 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped finely
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Tear four sheets of aluminum foil, each large enough to fully enclose a cod fillet.
- On a cutting board, thinly slice the white onion and lemon, and finely chop the fresh parsley.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels; this helps seasonings adhere better.
- Season each cod fillet evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place one seasoned cod fillet in the center of each foil sheet.
- Distribute the sliced onion, grape tomatoes, and lemon slices around and on top of each cod fillet.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over all ingredients in each packet.
- Carefully fold the foil over the ingredients, crimping the edges tightly to create a sealed packet, ensuring no steam escapes.
- Place the sealed foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Serve immediately from the packets or transfer to plates.
Notes
To ensure perfectly tender and moist cod, avoid overcooking; fish is done when it easily flakes. Sealing the foil packets tightly is crucial to trap steam and infuse flavors. For an elevated taste, add a pat of butter or a splash of dry white wine to each packet before sealing. Consider adding fresh dill or a pinch of smoked paprika for a different aromatic profile. A quick squeeze of fresh lemon juice upon serving brightens the dish further. Do not overcrowd packets, as this impedes even cooking.