Name: Baked Cod in Foil
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, cubed; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cubed; 1 onion, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 clove garlic, minced; aluminum foil; 4 (5 ounce) cod fillets; 1 lemon, juiced; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 tomatoes, cubed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cubed
1 onion, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 clove garlic, minced
4 (5 ounce) cod fillets
1 lemon, juiced
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Aluminum foil

Directions

Gather all ingredients to have everything ready for cooking.
Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olive oil, basil, and garlic. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined.
Lay out 4 sheets of aluminum foil on your work surface. Place one cod fillet in the center of each sheet.
Evenly distribute the tomato mixture on top of each cod fillet.
Drizzle the fillets with freshly squeezed lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Place another sheet of aluminum foil on top of each fillet and fold the edges together to seal the parcels tightly.
Repeat the process for the remaining cod fillets and tomato mixture, ensuring all parcels are sealed properly.
Bake the parcels in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
Once baked, remove the parcels from the oven. Carefully unwrap each parcel and transfer the contents onto warmed plates to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	216
Total Fat	8g (10% DV)
Saturated Fat	1g (6% DV)
Cholesterol	52mg (17% DV)
Sodium	146mg (6% DV)
Total Carbohydrate	10g (4% DV)
Dietary Fiber	3g (12% DV)
Total Sugars	4g
Protein	27g (54% DV)
Vitamin C	74mg (82% DV)
Calcium	46mg (4% DV)
Iron	1mg (6% DV)
Potassium	896mg (19% DV)

Baked Cod in Foil Recipe

Comments

Nicholas Mitchell

08/07/2024 04:33:05 AM

I usually don't prefer dishes cooked in foil packets, but I decided to give this one a shot. And I'm so glad I did - it was absolutely delicious! After reading some other reviews, I decided to sauté the onions and peppers before adding them to the foil packets. I also spiced it up with some lemon pepper seasoning instead of just salt and pepper. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

Sharon Williams

12/04/2023 03:53:05 AM

Super simple and absolutely delicious! I substituted fresh bell peppers with roasted red bell peppers and cooked it in my air fryer/toaster oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. This will definitely be a regular dish for me.

Scott Ramirez

11/02/2022 10:35:05 AM

Delicious! I opted for baking the fish in a casserole dish with foil on top instead of wrapping it in foil. It cooked perfectly in just 30 minutes. Following a reviewer's advice, I sautéed the veggies (except the tomatoes) before topping the cod with them. Using cherry tomatoes prevented the dish from becoming too watery.

Ryan Cruz

12/08/2023 07:06:45 PM

What an innovative and delightful method of preparing fish! Following the suggestions of previous reviewers, I sautéed the red peppers and onions in oil on the stove before adding the garlic just until fragrant. I also opted to cook a large fillet in a single foil packet along with all the other ingredients. The resulting dish was incredibly delicious and bursting with flavor.

Amanda Brown

05/11/2023 03:23:23 PM

Coating the fish with "Old Bay" seasoning before cooking in foil really elevates the dish!

Steven Williams

03/21/2025 08:53:09 PM

In this cook time of 20 minutes, the garlic ends up raw while the fish becomes overcooked, resulting in a very unpleasant dining experience. The cod goes to waste. It would be much better to lightly sauté the garlic, onions, and peppers before combining them with the other ingredients.

George Nguyen

01/10/2024 03:44:43 PM

This was truly one of the most delicious dishes I have ever prepared. I utilized canned chopped tomatoes along with red and yellow peppers. I paired it with a fresh green salad and some crusty bread drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and Italian spices for dipping. Absolutely scrumptious!