Ideas for cod fillet

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redrabbit

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Hello everybody.

I bought some frozen cod fillets at the weekend. Not sure how to cook them though.

I had an idea of roasting them in chopped tomatoes for about 20 minutes, or do you think that is too much?

2 main points:

- MUST be healthy, i.e. no fats, or sugars
- should be easy and quick as I'm not that great at cooking.

Thanks guys!!
 
GotGarlic said:
Hi, redrabbit. Here's a recipe for cod with tomatoes from the Food Network: Recipes : Cod with Fennel, Dill and Tomato : Food Network

It does include a couple of tablespoons of olive oil for sauteing the vegetables, but olive oil is a healthy fat, and in fact, some fat in the diet is necessary so your body can absorb fat-soluble vitamins, like A, D, E, and K.

Hope this is helpful.

Thank you!

Yes, I know about healthy fats, I eat peanuts, peanut butter, oily fish, to get my healthy fats. I don't mind a bit of oil here and there.

:)
 
Do you think Marjoram, basil, or mixed herbs would go well with the fish. That's the only spices I have at the moment.

Just need to decide on whether to have rice or potatoes!
 
Basil would be fine, or the mixed herbs.

What about a grating of fresh cheese over the vegs? say broccoli? cheese goes well with fish and with vegs.
 
Cod is not exactly a "fat" fish, so using a "healthy" fat like olive oil wouldn't be out of place or taste.

My favorite simple ways of using cod is dipping in buttered (or in your case oiled) crumbs & baking until done; using the same method but cutting the fish into sticks to make homemade healthy baked "fish sticks"; baking the cod & topping with warmed salsa.
 
How about poaching it in a flavorful broth. Any type of veggie or chicken stock (low sodium, low fat) would work. Infuse the broth with herbs, zest of a lemon (that is the skin of the lemon that has the aromatic oil) and juice of a lemon. Add a pinch of salt some black pepper and bring the stock to a boil. Reduce, place the fish in it and let it poach for 15 or so minutes, covered. The fish should be ready to serve.

You can serve it on a bed of brown rice or anything else that your heart desires or eat it by itself in a bowl along with the flavorful broth.
 
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