Cod With Leeks and Tomatoes
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- Prep Time 10 minutes
- Total Time 35 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced, rinsed well, and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 3 sprigs thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and fresh ground pepper
- 2 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 12 ounces)
- 4 cod fillets, each 6 to 8 ounces and 3/4 to 1 inch thick
Directions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss together leeks, lemon juice, oil, lemon zest, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover with foil, and bake until leeks just begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Remove baking dish from oven. Add tomatoes, and toss to combine. Season both sides of cod fillets with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; place on top of vegetables.
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Cover dish and bake until fish is opaque throughout, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
Cook's Note
Cut away and discard the root and dark-green leaves of the leeks, then thinly slice the white and light-green parts crosswise into rounds. Wash the pieces in several changes of cold water until there's no more grit at the bottom of the bowl. Drain on paper towels.
I did not make any adjustments to the recipe above and was so dissapointed with the results. I will try making it without the thyme next time.
I forgot the thyme, and it sounds like it's a good thing I did. Easy, light, yummy way to prepare fish and veggies. Tip: Trader Joe's sells leeks trimmed and washed in a two-pack bag. Makes this dish even easier.
Dont you hate this thing?
This is so easy
This is so easy
I have made this recipe numerous times for a variety of guests. Everyone raves about it and it is so simple and requires very little time. Top of my list.
Catherine
I thought this was really good. The thyme was a little strong, but my husband loved it. I used dried thyme, and I think I would try with the fresh next time for better flavor. The fish was mild enough that the kids ate it too. We will definately make it again.
I did not care for this recipe. The thyme and leeks were a little much.