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title: "Baked cod with tomatoes and lemon parcels"
description: "Pearly cod scented with basil, with almost no washing up."
canonical: "https://www.savoureux.fr/en/recipe/baked-cod-tomato-lemon-parcels"
last-updated: "2026-08-10T12:06:47.201Z"
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# Baked cod with tomatoes and lemon parcels

Pearly cod scented with basil, with almost no washing up.

- **Prep**: 12 min
- **Cook**: 16 min
- **Rest**: 2 min
- **Difficulty**: Easy
- **Serves**: 4 personnes

## Ingredients
- 600 g Cod loin
- 300 g Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Lemon
- 12 leaves Basil
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic

## Steps
1. **Make the aromatic base** — Cut four 35 cm rectangles of baking parchment. Halve the cherry tomatoes, cut the lemon into 2–3 mm slices and finely chop the garlic and 8 basil leaves, then divide them between the centres of the papers. Leave a 7 cm border free on every side so you can seal the parcels. Season each tomato bed with a small pinch of salt to release its juices.
2. **Season the cod** — Pat the cod dry, divide it into four equal portions and place one on each tomato bed. Fold any thin end underneath, then season each portion with salt and pepper and drizzle it with 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Keeping an even thickness prevents the thin end from overcooking. Keep the remaining oil and 4 basil leaves for serving.
3. **Seal the parcels** — Bring the long parchment edges together above each cod portion and fold them over twice. Fold each short end inwards twice to close the parcel firmly. Leave a pocket of space above the fish so steam can circulate. Place every parcel seam-side up on a baking tray.
4. **Steam in the parcel** — Bake the sealed cod parcels at 190°C for 14 minutes, then check the thickest cod portion; allow up to 2 more minutes if its centre has not reached 63°C. Rest the parcels for 2 minutes before opening. Open each parcel away from your face because the escaping steam is very hot. Divide the remaining teaspoon of olive oil and the 4 remaining basil leaves between the portions, then serve in the paper.

## Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 239 kcal
- Protein: 28.3 g
- Carbohydrate: 4.8 g
- Sugar: 3.7 g
- Fat: 11.6 g
- Saturated fat: 1.7 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 592 mg
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Full recipe with photos: https://www.savoureux.fr/en/recipe/baked-cod-tomato-lemon-parcels