Mediterranean Cod Packets Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Cod Packets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes, sliced about inch thick; 1 small onion, sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Kosher salt; 4 skinless center-cut wild cod fillets (about 6 ounces each); 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped; 1 15 -ounce can cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes, sliced about inch thick
1 small onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
4 skinless center-cut wild cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1 15 -ounce can cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

1
Toss the potatoes, onion and garlic with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
2
Put the cod on a plate; drizzle with the lemon juice and season with salt, pepper and the thyme.
3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Tear off four 16-inch sheets of parchment paper.
4
Make the packets (see photo gallery): Arrange about one-quarter of the potato mixture on one sheet of parchment; top with a cod fillet and about one-quarter each of the olives and tomatoes (along with some liquid from the can).
5
Drizzle with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
6
Seal as directed.
7
Repeat to make 3 more packets; divide between 2 baking sheets.
8
Transfer to the oven and bake until the parchment puffs and the liquid is bubbling, about 25 minutes.
9
Let rest 5 minutes before opening.
10
Meanwhile, mix the butter, chives, lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
11
Carefully open the packets; top with the chive butter.
12
Photograph by David Malosh

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes, sliced about inch thick, 1 small onion, sliced, 1 clove garlic, minced, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Cod Packets 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.

Mediterranean Cod Packets

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