Baked Cod in Foil

Baking cod in foil packets with bell pepper, tomatoes, and basil, makes a quick and delicious weeknight meal that is easy to prepare (and clean up).

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 216 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olive oil, basil, and garlic in a bowl and mix well.

Step 3

Lay 4 sheets of aluminum foil on a work surface and place 1 cod fillet in the center of each. Spoon tomato mixture evenly on top of the 4 fillets. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Place a second sheet of foil on top and seal the edges to make a parcel. Repeat with the remaining fillets and tomato mixture.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cod flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully unwrap the parcels. Spoon onto warmed plates and serve immediately.