Baked Wild Cod

This recipe for baked wild cod is a winner for all the right reasons. It is easy to prepare and is a healthy and delicious meal choice.

Ingredients:

• 4 cod filets, about 1-inch thick
• kosher salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
• 1 lemon, sliced, plus more for garnish
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed but not peeled
• 2 sprigs of thyme
• 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and pat the cod fillets with a paper towel until dry.
2. Season all over with the salt and pepper. 
3. In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, cherry tomatoes, lemon slices, garlic and thyme.
4. Brush a baking dish with the olive oil. Pour the tomato-oil mixture into the dish, then nestle in the cod.   
5. Bake until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. 
6. Serve garnished with parsley, more lemon juice, and pan sauce.