This easy Baked cod with potatoes is so delicious! It's the perfect meal to serve for the whole family, even your kids will love this recipe!
Cod is one of the most popular recipes in Portugal, we often say that we can make it in 1001 ways! This is one of the easiest cod recipes you will find. You can make this recipe for a family Sunday lunch or for a easy weeknight dinner when time is short.
With simple ingredients like olive oil, onion, tomato and some spices, everyone can make this simple recipe. This easy baked cod recipe is so versatile that you can add many different ingredients like, bay leaf, fresh parsley or cherry tomatoes, it all depends on your personal taste.
It's a delicious dinner that you can make right away, you only need 10 minutes of your time to prepare it and wait for it to bake! I hope you enjoy this delicious and easy recipe!
For more delicious dinner recipes, check out our Homemade salt cod with cream, Roasted chicken legs with mustard, and this Meatballs in tomato sauce recipe!
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INGREDIENTS FOR EASY BAKED COD WITH POTATOES
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- CodSalt cod, soaked for 24 hours.
- Olive oil - To add flavor and some creaminess to the recipe.
- White wine - Adds flavor to the cod, potatoes and sauce.
- Paprika, pepper, garlic and salt - To season the cod and potatoes.
- Ripe tomatoes - Sliced peeled tomatoes. Adds color and flavor.
- Potatoes - Potatoes cut into pieces.
- Onion - Sliced onion. Adds an extra flavor to the recipe.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE EASY BAKED COD WITH POTATOES
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
Step 2: Cut the cod into pieces.
Step 3: In a glass baking dish, add the sliced onions, sliced peeled tomatoes, cod and potatoes cut into pieces. Season with chopped garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, white wine and olive oil.
Step 4: Bake until golden, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Occasionally, baste the cod and the potatoes with the sauce.
Step 5: Turn off the oven and serve.
RECIPE TIPS
1. If the cod and the potatoes start to brown too much cover with aluminum foil.
2. If you have time, marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
3. If you prefer, you can replace white wine with fresh lemon juice.
TIPS FOR SOAK THE COD
1. Rinse the cod under cold water.
2. Place the cod with the skin facing up in a large bowl and cover it with cold water.
3. Allow the cod to soak for at least 24 hours, changing the water every 8 to 12 hours.
4. After 24 hours, taste a small piece of the cod to check for saltiness. If it is still too salty, continue soaking and changing the water until it reaches your desired level of saltiness.
5. The soaking time may vary depending on the thickness of the cod and the quantity of salt the cod have.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I store the cod and the potatoes in the fridge?
Can I make this recipe with cherry tomato instead of fresh tomatoes?
Can I season with fresh parsley?
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Easy Baked Cod with Potatoes
This easy Baked cod with potatoes is so delicious! It's the perfect meal to serve for the whole family, even your kids will love this recipe!
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- 3 salt cod steaks (about 900 grams (2 pounds)), soaked for 24 hours
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) olive oil
- 100 ml (1/2 cup) white wine
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 kg (2 1/4 pounds) potatoes
- 2 medium onions
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
- Cut the cod into pieces.
- In a glass baking dish, add the sliced onions, sliced peeled tomatoes, cod and potatoes cut into pieces. Season with chopped garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, white wine and olive oil.
- Bake until golden, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Occasionally, baste the cod and the potatoes with the sauce.
- Turn off the oven and serve.
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