Tasty Baked Cod
_ RECIPE BY Caroline Morahan Actress and Television Presenter

We all know that fish is a great way to stay heart-healthy. It is also wonderful for
your skin, nails and hair. The only problem for me is that I am not a big fish fan!
However, this recipe is one that I make all the time, as it is just so delicious. If you
don’t want to use cod, try this recipe with hake or haddock. For the best results,
always choose fish fillets from the centre of the cut and ask at the fish counter to
ensure that all the skin and bones have been removed.

Preparation time: 15 minutes . Cooking time: 35 minutes . Serves 4

what you need
450g (1lb) potatoes, peeled or
scrubbed clean, keeping the skins
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 ripe plum tomatoes, halved and cut
into thick slices
1 red onion, cut into rings and
separated
1 large yellow pepper, seeded and
cut into chunks
2 tablespoons capers, drained
12 Kalamata olives, pitted
4 x 150g (5oz) cod fillets, skinned and
boned
freshly ground black pepper

steamed asparagus to serve

what you do
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6.
Cut the potatoes into 0.5cm (¼in) slices and arrange in a single layer in a
roasting tin lined with non-stick parchment paper. Add one tablespoon of the
olive oil and season lightly with pepper. Toss until evenly coated, then roast for
15-20 minutes or until cooked through and lightly golden.

Meanwhile, arrange the tomatoes in the bottom of an ovenproof dish and
scatter the onion and yellow pepper over them. Sprinkle the capers on top with
the olives and then drizzle a tablespoon of the olive oil over. Arrange the cod
fillets on top and drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over. Roast in the
oven for 8-10 minutes until cooked through and tender. The time will depend on
the thickness of the fillet.

Arrange the potato slices on warmed plates and spoon the cod and vegetable
mixture on top, drizzling over any cooking juices left in the dish. Serve at once
with the steamed asparagus.

typical nutritional content – per portion

Energy Kcal (Calories) 344
Fat (g) 11.6
of which saturates (g) 1.9
Salt (g) 1.7
Sugars (g) 8.6