Baked Fish in Foil with Potatoes Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Baked Fish in Foil with Potatoes Recipe

This Baked Fish in Foil with Potatoes is an easy and gluten-free fish dinner that’s packed with flavor, nutrients, and zero fuss. Perfect for weeknights or casual entertaining, this foil-packet recipe features flaky cod, tender potatoes, and fresh thyme, all wrapped in buttery lemon goodness for a satisfying, no-mess meal.

Prep Time20

Cook Time45

Total Time1 5

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked fish, Baked Fish in Foil with Potatoes, Fish in foil, Gluten-Free Fish Dinner, Healthy Cod Recipes

Servings: people

Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

1 1/2 - 2 lb fresh cod
3 medium yellow potatoes, sliced
5 tbsp unsalted butter* (for DF/Vegan sub for vegan butter)
1 lemon, sliced
1 pinch sea salt and pepper, to taste
fresh thyme

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 425F degrees. Line a large sheet pan with four good-sized pieces of aluminum foil. Set aside
Slice the potatoes to about 1/4 inch thick. Dip the potato slices into a bowl with melted butter, then arrange the potato slices on the foil overlapping each other, forming a bed of potatoes. Season the potato slices with sea salt and top with fresh thyme. Repeat until all four pieces of foil have a layer of potatoes. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare the cod by cutting it into four equal size pieces. Brush with remaining butter and season with sea salt, freshly ground pepper and fresh tyme. Top with lemon slices.
Place a piece of cod on top of each potato bed. Gently fold the sides of the foil up, not completely wrapping the fish but rather forming a pocket. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until fish is flaky.
Serve each fish packet with fresh lemon slices, fresh herbs and a side of green salad

Notes

Note: if the fish has a thin end, fold it under to maintain the same size and thickness for even cooking

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