Baked Fish With Tomatoes Recipe

This simple recipe delivers a burst of fresh flavor! Flaky cod fillets are baked in a luscious tomato sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal. Feel free to experiment with your favorite fresh herbs – we love a sprinkle of parsley at the end! Use fresh, in-season tomatoes for the best results. Ready in under 30 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 185.8 kcal
Protein 43g
Rating 4.6 (16 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Fish With Tomatoes

  • 4 (4-6 ounce) cod fillets
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Dried Marjoram
  • Dried Thyme
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • non-stick cooking spray

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How to Make Baked Fish With Tomatoes

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Spray a medium-sized baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of dried basil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Gradually whisk in 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained.
  7. Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  8. Place 4 (4-6 ounce) cod fillets in the prepared baking dish.
  9. Pour the tomato sauce evenly over the cod fillets.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

19g

Carbs

3g