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A cod fillet on vegetables topped with a lemon in foil.
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5 from 2 votes

Baked Cod In Foil

Baked Cod is Foil is the easiest way to prepare a complete meal. Each foil pack is filled with juicy cod fish and a combination of vegetables, all in a lemony garlic butter sauce. This super easy recipe is ready and on the table in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 217kcal
Author: Lauren Harris

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow squash (cut into 1/4-inch thick slices)
  • 1 zucchini (cut into 1/4-inch thick slices)
  • 4 cod fillets (frozen)
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 lemon (cut into 4 slices)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (cut into small pieces)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (or other small tomatoes)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil.
  • Divide the summer squash and zucchini slices between the 4 pieces of foil, placing them in the center.
    1 yellow squash, 1 zucchini
  • Top each pile of vegetables with a cod fillet.
    4 cod fillets
  • Season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
    salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Add the garlic evenly between the 4 fillets.
    2 cloves garlic
  • Top each fillet with a lemon slice and pieces of butter.
    1/2 lemon, 2 tablespoons butter
  • Add the tomatoes around the fillet.
    1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • Fold the foil over the top of the fish and roll the sides up tightly. Keeping the open side up, place the foil packets on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature of the fish reaches 145℉ on a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the thickest portion.
  • Carefully unwrap the foil packets and transfer the fish, vegetables and accumulated juices to a plate, if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Use good quality fish for the best flavor. A high quality cod should not have a "fishy" taste to it.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3 days.
**Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 1057mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg