These simple cod recipes are suitable for beginners. However, even seasoned cooks will appreciate them, as their simplicity has no adverse effect on their taste.
Cod with Salsa
Ingredients
Hot cooked rice
1/3 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1/3 cup julienned green pepper
1/4 cup salsa
1/3 cup orange juice
Pepper
1/4 tsp salt
½ lb cod
1 tsp olive oil
Directions
Use the oil to coat the baking dish. Set the cod in the baking dish. Top it with pepper and salt. Pour the orange on the cod. Add the peppers and salsa over the fish. Cover the dish. Bake this simple cod recipe for 18 to 22 minutes at 350 degrees F. The dish is ready when the fish flakes with ease and the peppers have softened. This is served with rice.
Cod au Gratin
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Ground black pepper
Salt
2 cups of milk
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
2 lbs of cod fillets
Directions
Begin by preheating the oven to 175 degrees C / 350 degrees F. Grease a baking dish (8 x 12). Bring to a boil a pot of lightly salted water. Put the fish in it. Boil for 6 minutes then drain it. Melt the butter in a saucepan.
Take it from the heat and add the milk and flour. Put it back on the stove at medium heat. Keep stirring until the mix thickens. Add pepper and salt. Flake the cod in the baking dish. Alternate the layers using the sauce. Put the cheese on top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
Cod with Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
6 (4 ounce) fillets cod
A dash of paprika
A dash of cayenne pepper
A dash of black pepper
1/4 cup deli marinated Italian vegetable salad (chopped, drained)
1/2 cup green olives, chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Directions
Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan. Stir the garlic and onions until the onions soften. Put in the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Let it simmer. Add the veggies and green olives. Add the paprika, cayenne pepper and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes at medium heat. Depending on how many fillets you cook, cooking time may take longer.
These are very simple cod recipes that you can prepare without taking up too much of your time. As long as you have the ingredients on hand, these dishes will be a breeze to prepare.