Birthday Fish: Cod with Tomatoes and Capers

D.’s birthday was last Monday, and since that’s a work night, we had a nice little dinner for him on Sunday . . . early, so that L. could get her beauty sleep (or shall we call it “civility sleep”? This child is a nightmare when she is tired) and D.’s mom could get home before dark.  This fish dish was perfect.  It’s healthy and simple enough for a weeknight, but a little more special than just your average broiled fillet.  I served it with some green beans almondine, a basic rice pilaf, and for dessert we had my MIL’s delicious chocolate bundt cake – maybe if we’re nice to her, she’ll give us the recipe.  It’s the only chocolate cake I like.  And I’m not just sayin’ that ’cause she reads my blog.  It’s spectacularly delicious.  Perfect to mark a birthday for which there were too few candles in the box, as L. so considerately noted. 

Cod with Tomatoes and Capers (adapted from Real Simple)

Heat the oven to 350.  Drizzle some olive oil in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish and place the cod fillets in the dish.  Sprinkle the fish with salt and pepper and drizzle a bit more oil on top.  Bake for 20 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.

Meanwhile, heat the tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.  Add the tomatoes, orange juice, parsley, capers, 1/2 t. of salt and 1/4 t. of pepper and simmer until some of the tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.

Serve the sauce on top of the fish.

Serves 4.

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