Comfort Cod Recipe

Name: Comfort Cod
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons capers, drained; 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 ounce reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; ¼ cup half-and-half; 1 cup skim milk ricotta cheese; ⅓ cup chicken broth; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; salt; 20 ounces cod fish fillets; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 small tomatoes, sliced

Servings: persons

3 teaspoons capers, drained
2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 ounce reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
¼ cup half-and-half
1 cup skim milk ricotta cheese
⅓ cup chicken broth
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt
20 ounces cod fish fillets
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small tomatoes, sliced

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Mix first 10 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
3
Heat until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
4
Place cod in shallow baking dish.
5
brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
6
Place tomato slices on top of cod.
7
Spoon 1/2 the sauce over the cod.
8
Bake cod for 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
9
Keep remaining sauce warm.
10
Serve cod on plates topped with remaining sauce.

187

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 teaspoons capers, drained, 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, 1 ounce reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded, 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, and more.

Yes, Comfort Cod 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!

Comfort Cod

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