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Baked Cod Fish with Spinach, Feta & Tomato

Cultural Context

Baked cod with spinach, feta, and tomato is a dish rooted in Mediterranean cuisine, celebrated for its fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Traditionally enjoyed in coastal regions, this dish highlights the use of local seafood and vegetables, making it a staple for health-conscious diners. Today, it has found popularity in various cuisines, often adapted with different herbs and spices to suit local palates.

MediterraneanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs cod fish
8 oz cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
pinch nutmeg
8 oz baby spinach
black olives
feta cheese
lemon slices
kosher salt
white pepper

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Cottage cheese is less expensive and provides a similar creamy texture.

cod fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: pollock

Pollock is a more affordable white fish option.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and spray with Pam spray.

3

Season the back side of the cod fish lightly with white pepper and place it skin side down on the tray.

4

Wash hands after handling the fish and season the top side with white pepper.

5

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

6

Add dried chives (or scallions) to the skillet and sauté for about a minute.

7

Add 1 clove of minced garlic and 8 oz of halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes.

8

Stir in 1 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of thyme, and a pinch of nutmeg, cooking until fragrant.

9

Add 8 oz of baby spinach to the skillet and cook down for about 3-4 minutes until wilted.

10

Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the cod fish in the baking tray.

11

Top the spinach mixture with crumbled feta cheese and black olives.

12

Drizzle olive oil over the top and add lemon slices.

13

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

14

Check the cod fish; if the feta is not crispy, broil for a few minutes (optional).

15

Plate the dish and drizzle with olive oil and add a slice of lemon before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking trayskilletaluminum foil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishmilk

Also Known As

Baked Cod with SpinachCod and Spinach Bake

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