If you’re looking for a simple yet truly tasty dinner idea, oven-baked frozen cod fillets covered with crispy potatoes are the perfect solution. It’s an easy and quick recipe, ideal when you’re short on time but don’t want to give up on a healthy and flavorful dish. I must confess this is one of those ‘smart’ dishes I often prepare: just have cod in the freezer and some potatoes in the pantry, and within minutes, dinner is ready to go in the oven.
The beauty of this preparation is that it combines the lightness of oven-baked cod with the indulgence of crispy potatoes, creating a main course that the whole family will enjoy.
It’s also perfect if you have guests, because it presents well and doesn’t require great skills: just follow a few steps and the result will be a fragrant, golden, and irresistible dish.
Moreover, using frozen cod allows you to always have a protein-rich and low-fat ingredient available without having to run to the fishmonger. The potatoes, thinly sliced and seasoned with a drizzle of oil, become a crunchy topping that enhances the delicacy of the fish.
This oven-baked cod and potatoes recipe is an excellent alternative to classic meat-based main courses: light, nutritious, and suitable even for those following a balanced diet.
Try it and you’ll see it will become one of your go-to dishes in the kitchen: a simple, genuine dish ready to win everyone over.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Easter
Ingredients
- 5 potatoes
- 17 oz frozen cod
- 3 garlic
- to taste sage, rosemary
- salt
Tools
- 1 Mandoline mandoline slicer
- 1 Baking tray baking tray
- 1 Parchment paper parchment paper
Steps
Prepare the potatoes: peel them and slice them finely with a mandoline or a sharp knife, then rinse
under cold water to remove starch and make them crispier.
Arrange the potatoes on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, forming a first layer.
Season with salt, some garlic cloves, rosemary, and sage.
Place the frozen cod fillets on top of the potatoes.
Cover with the remaining potato slices, slightly overlapping them like ‘scales’ and finish with a drizzle of oil, a pinch of salt, and more rosemary and sage.
Bake in a static oven at 356°F (180°C) for about 45 minutes, until the potatoes are golden and crispy and the fish is tender.
✨Tips
– For a stronger flavor, you can add a sprinkle of breadcrumbs or parmesan on top of the potatoes.
– If you want a fresh touch, try serving the dish with a few drops of lemon.
– Great as a light main course served with a salad or seasonal vegetables.
