Cod in a Sack with Fennel and Onion Recipe

Name: Cod in a Sack with Fennel and Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 4 large cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup pitted and chopped good quality black and green olives; 2 pounds cod fillets, cut into 4 portions (get thick pieces from the center cuts rather than tail-end pieces); Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, a generous handful, chopped; Extra-virgin olive oil, for generous drizzling; 1 lemon; Crusty bread, to pass at table

Servings: persons

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Parchment paper
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
3
Rip off 4 sheets of parchment paper, each a little over a foot long.
4
Make layered stacks dividing the fennel, onions, garlic, olives, and cod among the parchment pieces, working in the center of each piece of paper.
5
Season the cod with salt and pepper and top with parsley.
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Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil liberally over the fish portions.
7
Fold the top and bottom edges together and crease several times then crease up the ends of the packets.
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Arrange the packets on the baking sheet and place in the center of the hot oven.
9
Bake packets 20 minutes.
10
Serve a packet per dinner plate and cut open at table.
11
Cut lemon into wedges and serve to squeeze down over the hot fish.
12
Pass bread to mop up the cooking juices in the sack.

172

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 4 large cloves garlic, chopped, 1/2 cup pitted and chopped good quality black and green olives, and more.

Yes, Cod in a Sack with Fennel and Onion falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cod in a Sack with Fennel and Onion

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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