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Easiest Spicy Cod

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"Anyone can whip up this quick and easy baked cod recipe. Serve over warm rice." — sal

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1 1/2 pounds cod fillets
2 cups salsa

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Rinse and dry cod fillets. Place fillets in a lightly greased casserole dish. Pour salsa over fish. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve warm over rice.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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I used cod that was about 1 1/2 inches thick. It cooked perfectly in 30 minutes. We added about a 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese in the last 5 minutes. My husband and I both said it was delicious! Took 5 minutes to put together.

—JMI

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Feb 24, 2007

I dredged my cod into seasoned crushed tortilla chips and baked for fifteen minutes before adding the salsa. This was pretty good, but would have been a bit too bland for me with just the salsa. Thanks.

—LINDA MCLEAN

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Sep 20, 2003

This must be a really good fish recipe if I not only ate it, but had seconds! I don't even like fish!

—CAS1959

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Mar 11, 2005

This is the easiest spicy cod! I bought a bottle of medium spicy salsa. Pour it over the fish as per instructions and presto, an easy, low-fat, low-calorie, low-carb meal! I don't even eat salsa, but was tired of cod the same old way and thought I'd give it a try. Wonderful! The only thing I did different was to melt cheddar on my portion, and my husband sprinkled parmesean on his. Thanks Sara, I'm always looking for easy, healthy, different recipes to make!

—lschepisi

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May 17, 2004

Very easy...but the recipe calls for way too much salsa. I couldn't even taste the fish. It just turned into mush. Next time I'll probably use about 1/3 the amount of salsa.

—foodlover

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Feb 01, 2011

What an excellent idea! I used a medium salsa verde and it was just a perfect balance of spicy and bland. This will make it easier to get my family to enjoy fish. Thanks for sharing.

—BigShotsMom

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Sep 20, 2003

This recipe was delicious and easy to make! My husband loved it and he doesn't like fish very much. It was great served with rice!

—LORI D SIMS

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Jan 08, 2010

This was a truely simple, yet delicious dish. My husband and I have committed in 2010 to eat out less and eat healthier, but we don't want to sacrifice taste or enjoyment.... This recipe is just what "the doctor ordered!" :-) We used frozen cod, so modifed the cooking time slightly (to match the directions on the package), and it came out perfectly. Very tasty!

—Mimi Bottoms

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Nutrition

Calories
172 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
8.2 g
3%

Cholesterol
61 mg
20%

Fat
1.3 g
2%

Fiber
2.1 g
9%

Protein
31.8 g
64%

Sodium
884 mg
35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Easiest Spicy Cod

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 172
Calories from Fat: 11

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.3g 2 %
Saturated Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Cholesterol 61mg 20 %
Sodium 884mg 35 %
Potassium 964mg 27 %
Total Carbohydrates 8.2g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 9 %
Protein 31.8g 64 %
Sugars 4g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 14 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 68 %
Vitamin B6 48 %
Magnesium 20 %
Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.