Description

Baked Cod with Spinach is a light yet satisfying oven baked seafood dish made with tender cod fillets, sautéed spinach, cherry tomatoes, herbs, and a creamy feta style cheese topping. The flavors are fresh, balanced, and comforting, making this recipe perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a relaxed family meal. The cod bakes gently to stay moist while the vegetable layer adds richness and aroma.

Ingredients

Captain’s cut cod fish fillet about two pounds total

Kosher salt

White pepper

Extra virgin olive oil

Shallots sliced thin

Fresh garlic minced

Cherry tomatoes halved

Fresh thyme leaves or dried thyme

Dried oregano

Freshly grated nutmeg

Baby spinach leaves

Crumbled feta style cheese such as Dodoni Feta Cheese, Organic Valley Feta Cheese, or Mt Vikos Feta Cheese

Fresh lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven and prepare a foil lined sheet tray with non stick cooking spray

2. Check the cod carefully for pin bones and remove any using tweezers

3. Place the cod fillets on the prepared tray with the flesh side facing up and season evenly with salt and white pepper

4. Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan and cook the shallots until soft and lightly golden

5. Add garlic, cherry tomatoes, thyme, oregano, and nutmeg and cook until fragrant and slightly softened

6. Add the spinach and cook just until wilted while gently stirring

7. Spoon the warm vegetable mixture evenly over the cod fillets

8. Top generously with the crumbled feta style cheese

9. Bake uncovered until the cod flakes easily and appears opaque

10. Briefly broil until the cheese is lightly golden on top

11. Remove from the oven, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with lemon wedges

Notes

Choose fresh cod that is firm and bright white for the best texture and flavor

Pat the fish dry before seasoning to ensure even baking

Avoid overcooking the spinach in the pan since it will continue cooking in the oven

The vegetable layer helps protect the cod from drying out during baking

Broiling at the end adds texture but should be watched closely to prevent burning

Leftovers can be reheated gently in a low oven with a light drizzle of olive oil

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American