Fish is an excellent choice for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, requiring minimal preparation and cooking time. Moreover, it’s a nutrient-rich food, high in protein, low in fat, and packed with heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids.
This simple oven-baked cod recipe is easily adaptable to other fish varieties, such as salmon, and can be prepared in no time. Just season the fish with salt and pepper, add the magic ingredient, and top with onion and lemon before baking.
According to the culinary experts at On The Go Bites, anchovies are the secret ingredient that takes cod to the next level, as reported by the Express. They praise anchovies, saying: “These little guys add flavour to so many things, not just Caesar salad. Contrary to many beliefs, they are not fishy at all. Anchovies add a briny umami flavour.
“Prized by chefs and home cooks alike, anchovies are often sneaked into sauces and dressings and lend a bright detail to almost any dish, including our oven-baked cod recipe.
“I’ll bet you have enjoyed more meals than you’ve realised that were flavoured by anchovies.”, reports the Mirror.
Ingredients (serves four).
Method.
Begin by preheating your oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas Mark 4 and line a tray with baking paper. Pat the fish dry with a paper towel, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Firstly, chop up the onion and lemon. Make a small incision in the lemon slices so you can twist them over the fish, and finely chop the parsley.
Note: Some sentence constructions have been altered to conform to the style of www.express.co.uk while maintaining the original meaning. Next, place the cod in the oven for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, or until it becomes opaque and flakes effortlessly.
Whilst your fish is roasting, you can prepare the anchovy butter to pour over the top. To achieve this, mince the anchovies or crush them into a paste using a mortar and pestle.
Finally, remove the fish from the oven and lavish it with the anchovy butter.
