**Baked Cod and Summer Squash in Foil Packets: A Mediterranean Delight**
Indulge in the flavors of the Mediterranean with this simple yet delectable recipe for Baked Cod and Summer Squash in Foil Packets. Featuring tender cod fillets, colorful summer squash, juicy tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a tangy lemon-butter sauce, this dish is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With minimal preparation and cooking time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that combines the freshness of summer vegetables with the delicate taste of cod, all wrapped in a savory foil packet that locks in moisture and intensifies the flavors.
BAKED COD IN FOIL
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olive oil, basil, and garlic in a bowl and mix well.
- Lay 4 sheets of aluminum foil on a work surface and place 1 cod fillet in the center of each. Spoon tomato mixture evenly on top of the 4 fillets. Drizzle with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Place a second sheet of foil on top and seal the edges to make a parcel. Repeat with the remaining fillets and tomato mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cod flakes easily with a fork, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully unwrap the parcels. Spoon onto warmed plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 146.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
BAKED COD AND SUMMER SQUASH IN FOIL PACKETS RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Season fish with salt and pepper. Arrange 4 large sheets of aluminum foil on a work surface and set 1 fish filet on each piece of foil. Arrange zucchini, squash, and onion around each filet and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fish and vegetables with red chile flakes. Drizzle 1/2 tablespoon oil and 1/2 tablespoon wine onto vegetables and fish.
- Arrange a few lemon slices on top of each filet and top with a thyme sprig. Wrap foil around fish and vegetables, leaving some air space within each packet, and seal very well. Set packets on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Carefully open 1 packet to confirm fish is just cooked through; if not, re-seal packet and return to oven to continue cooking until cooked through. Serve right away, opening packets at the table. This Recipe Appears In One-Pot Wonders: Baked Cod and Summer Squash in Foil Packets
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 839 mg, Sugar 15 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BAKED COD WITH SUMMER SQUASH
Another great way to serve cod, especially with all that wonderful summer squash from the Farmer's Market. It's very healthy because you can get away with using very little oil. This recipe comes from the Whole Foods website.
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs, Parmesan, rosemary, and 1 tablespoon of oil; set aside.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic and saute until onion is tender about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in bell pepper, yellow squash, salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, five minutes or until pepper is crisp-tender.
- Stir in tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil and cook until lightly thickened (5 minutes).
- Place cod on top of vegetables and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with bread crumb mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until cod is cooked through and bread crumbs are lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.6, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 103.3, Sodium 385.9, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.3, Protein 45.8
GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND SQUASH IN FOIL PACKET
This spicy grilled zucchini and corn in foil on a gas grill or charcoal grill is as much flavor as one could ask for! Modify the recipe to make oven baked zucchini and squash in foil!
Provided by The Gifted Gabber
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Chop zucchini and squash into 1/4 inch disks. Chop onion (if using) and add all vegetables to medium mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle seasoning over vegetables in bowl and toss to coat veggies evenly.
- Spread vegetables on one large sheet of foil. (Foil must be large enough to fold back over the top of the vegetables and seal well around the three open edges. If this is not possible, you can always place a second sheet on top of the vegetables and very carefully seal up all the sides.)
- Spread around 6 pats of butter over the top of the vegetables.
- Seal the foil packet.
- Place packets on the top rack over medium heat on a gas or charcoal grill for 15 -20 minutes, flipping once. Vegetables should receive indirect heat. Keep sides of grill rack pulled up to retain heat. (You can grill meat on the lower rack at the same time, if desired. If you need to crank the heat up, the vegetables will not need as much cook time. Reduce by 2-3 minutes. If you are reducing the heat, you may need to add a few minutes cook time.)
- Place large foil packet in a single line on an ungreased cookie sheet with rims. Bake for 25 minutes in a pre-heated 375 oven. Zucchini and squash should be mostly soft and tender.
- When serving the vegetables from the grill or the oven, be careful while opening as steam will be intense and corn will be hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 89 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED FISH WITH SUMMER SQUASH
Think baked fish is boring? One taste of this catch of the day, and you'll be hooked. Thinly slice the squashes so they cook as swiftly as the cod or halibut, and combine them with capers, thyme, and olive oil. Covering with foil for most of the cooking time is key: The protein stays tender, the vegetables get soft and juicy, and every forkful bursts with flavor.
Provided by Shira Bocar
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place squashes, thyme, and capers in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Season fish with salt and pepper; arrange over squashes. Top with tomatoes. Drizzle fish and tomatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cover with parchment-lined foil and bake 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue to bake until fish is opaque and squashes are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve with rice.
COD & VEGETABLE FOIL PACKETS
This dish is abundant with vibrant colors of tasty vegetables. I am making this dish with cod, but this light dish will taste great with salmon, tilapia or any other white fish.
Provided by The Foodgitive
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4 Fish Filets, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees
- Pat dry each cod filet.
- Place filets in a large square of foil.
- Brush each filet with olive oil.
- Season each with salt, pepper and rosemary.
- Mix together breadrumbs, the zest of one lemon, 1 tbsp olive oil and capers.
- Place breadcrumb mixture on filets and pat mixture to adhere to fish.
- Place 1 lemon slice on each filet.
- Arrange tomatoes, onions and olives on fish.
- Fold and pinch together two sides of the packet, and fold up the other two sides.
- Pour two tablespoons of white wine and 1 tbsp lemon juice in each packet.
- Fold and pinch together entire packet, making sure not to rip foil.
- Arrange fish packets on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Remove from pan and serve immediately.
- Be careful not to burn yourself while removing from packet-juice & all.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 99.5, Sodium 917.8, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 44.9
GRILLED GARDEN SQUASH WITH FRESH HERBS (FOIL PACKET)
This is perfect for backyard grilling, or campfire grilling. I prepare packets like this when we go camping, and store the foil packet inside a sealed ziploc bag in the ice chest till i'm ready to cook it. This is by far my family's favorite side dish when we cook outside at home or while camping.
Provided by Joey Ortez
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Start by making a fairly large packet out of heavy duty foil. Make sure you seal up the sides well so the butter wont leak out.
- 2. slice or cube up the 1/2 stick of butter and spread the pieces throughout the inside of the foil packet.
- 3. slice your freshly picked summer squash into 1/8" or thinner slices. the best squash for this recipe is yellow crookneck or any small sized summer squash like zucchini. spread slices evenly throughout foil packet.
- 4. thinly slice 1/2 a purple onion, add to packet along with fresh garden basil (about 5 to 7 leaves, i use the blooms pulled off the stem too), chopped fresh garden chives, thinly sliced red bell pepper (optional- some people can't digest these), and then sprinkle in white pepper, sea salt or garlic salt to taste.
- 5. seal up the 3rd edge on your foil packet and lay flat on the grill -- indirect heat (do not cook directly over the flame). cook each side of the packet for about 20 minutes, depending on how many squash you have in there the cooking time will vary.
FISH FILLETS WITH TOMATOES, SQUASH, AND BASIL
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Fish Bake Quick & Easy Low Cal Dinner Basil Squash Zucchini Summer Healthy Yellow Squash Bon Appétit Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place four 14x12" sheets of parchment paper, or heavy-duty foil if grilling, on a work surface. Divide squash among parchment sheets, arranging on one side of sheet in thin layers. Sprinkle shallots and sliced basil over, dividing equally. Scatter tomato halves around squash. Drizzle each packet with 1 tablespoons wine and 1/2 tablespoon oil (add 1/2 tablespoon water to each if grilling). Season with salt and pepper. Place a fish fillet atop each portion. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle 1/2 tablespoon oil over each.
- Fold parchment over mixture and crimp edges tightly to form a sealed packet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Chill. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before continuing.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place packets in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Alternatively, build a medium fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Bake or grill fish until just cooked through (a toothpick poked through the parchment will slide through fish easily), about 10 minutes. Carefully cut open packets (steam will escape). Garnish with basil leaves.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process smoother.
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your dish. Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables and seafood for the best results.
- Don't overcrowd the foil packets: When assembling the foil packets, make sure not to overcrowd them. Otherwise, the food will not cook evenly.
- Seal the foil packets tightly: To prevent the juices from leaking out, seal the foil packets tightly. You can do this by folding the edges of the foil over several times.
- Cook the foil packets over medium heat: Cook the foil packets over medium heat so that the food cooks evenly. If you cook them over high heat, the outside of the packets may burn before the inside is cooked through.
- Let the foil packets rest before opening: After the foil packets have finished cooking, let them rest for a few minutes before opening. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the food.
Conclusion:
Baked cod and summer squash in foil packets is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With a little planning and preparation, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give baked cod and summer squash in foil packets a try. You won't be disappointed!
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