Alexia's Spicy Cod Italiano
Baked cod with tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers, and a spicy kick.
"Flaky, spicy, and full of flavor — Alexia’s Spicy Cod Italiano will wake up your taste buds in the best way!" - Alexia
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs fresh cod fish
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons capers (rinsed)
- 10 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1 fresh lemon
- 1 large can black pitted olives
- 1 bunch fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 (16 oz) package campari tomatoes (quartered)
- Hot sauce (to taste)
- Red chili flakes (to taste)
- Cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Garlic salt (to taste)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Cooking spray (to coat baking dish)
Instructions
Prepare the Fish
Wash and pat dry the cod fillets. Coat a nonstick baking dish with cooking spray, then place the fish inside. Season both sides with cracked black pepper, garlic salt, and garlic powder.
Add Vegetables and Seasoning
Add the quartered campari tomatoes, olives, minced garlic, and capers over the fish. Sprinkle on red chili flakes for heat.
Add Sauce and Flavor
Pour the crushed tomatoes evenly over the fish. Season again with black pepper, garlic salt, and garlic powder. Add a few dashes of hot sauce for extra spice.
Finish Preparation
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the dish, then add the chopped parsley and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
Bake the Cod
Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and the top is lightly charred.
Serve and Garnish
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.