Description
Almond Crusted Cod with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic is a delicious dish that combines flaky cod fillets with a crunchy almond topping, complemented by sweet roasted tomatoes and aromatic garlic. This recipe is effortless to prepare yet visually stunning, making it ideal for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. Your guests will love it so much they’ll be asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix sliced almonds and minced garlic. Optionally add a splash of olive oil for richness.
- Place seasoned cod in the baking dish, scatter cherry tomatoes around them, and spoon the almond-garlic mixture over each fillet.
- Drizzle lightly with olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the almond crust turns golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg