Baked Cod with Zucchini and Tomatoes

An elegant and balanced dish featuring a meaty white fish fillet paired with the freshness of garden vegetables roasted in white wine and a delicate aroma of garlic and parsley. The interplay between the tender texture of the fish and the natural sweetness of tomatoes and zucchinis creates a light, wholesome culinary experience, perfect for a refined dinner or festive entertaining that honors the integrity of the ingredients.

Prep: 35 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:4

1Heat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
2Mix the zucchini with half a teaspoon of salt and place on a strainer to drain for about 30 minutes.
3Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes, parsley and garlic in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper.
4Press the zucchini between paper towels to remove more moisture.
5Place 1/4 of the zucchini, slightly overlapping, in the center of a strip of foil or baking paper.
6Pour 1 tablespoon of white wine over the zucchini.
7Season the fish fillet on both sides with salt and pepper, and place it on the zucchini.
8Place the tomato mixture on the fish.
9Cover with another strip of foil to form a packet, and seal the edges tightly.
10Repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients to create four packages.
11Place the packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
12Serve the packages directly to the table for an enjoyable experience.
13You can prepare the dish in advance and keep it in the refrigerator until the moment of cooking, and add 2-5 minutes to the baking time if you start with a cold one.

Ingredients

4 cod fillets, 2 medium zucchinis sliced into ¼-inch rounds, 2 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped, 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, 1 clove garlic minced, 4 tablespoons white wine

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.1g
Carbs: 0.3g

Chef tips

Try adding herbs like basil or thyme for extra flavor. For a spicy kick, mix in some chopped chili with the tomatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.1g
Carbs: 0.3g

Chef tips

Try adding herbs like basil or thyme for extra flavor. For a spicy kick, mix in some chopped chili with the tomatoes.

Culinary reasoning

An elegant and balanced dish featuring a meaty white fish fillet paired with the freshness of garden vegetables roasted in white wine and a delicate aroma of garlic and parsley. The interplay between the tender texture of the fish and the natural sweetness of tomatoes and zucchinis creates a light, wholesome culinary experience, perfect for a refined dinner or festive entertaining that honors the integrity of the ingredients.

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