This stunning and full of flavour baked cod recipe makes the perfect family dish, so easy to make and requires no chef expertise whatsoever. Perfect served with rice or mashed potatoes.
Season well the fish fillets with salt, pepper and a drizzle of lemon juice. Set aside.
In a skillet, add some coconut or olive oil, place on medium fire. Add the chopped leek, the garlic with a pinch o salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 min.
Add the shredded peppers and cook (covered) for 3-4 min until slightly softened.
Add the tomato sauce and the fresh herbs (leave a little to sprinkle at the end) the capers.
Nestle the cod fillets into the tomato sauce and transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 mins uncovered.
When ready, take the skillet out of the oven, sprinkle the remaining herbs on top and season with black pepper and some chilli flakes if you fancy ;-).
Serve with rice, potatoes (wedges or mashed) or with salad leaves on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
Buying the cod loin with the skin on will help even more holding together, ideal for pan-frying or confiting. How else to cook cod loin? Cod is such a versatile fish and the loins are best for roasting, to make it battered, to pan-fry, can be poached, grilled, steamed or even confited. The density of the flesh makes it a great choice for stews too since it is holding its shape very well.