Perfectly seasoned cod topped with sliced tomato, Gruyere cheese, and fresh chopped garlic baked to perfection is one of the most simplest and flavorful meals you will make this week!
I am always looking for different ways to prepare fish that’s not only simple and low carb, but also packed with flavor so my whole family will eat it!
This recipe came at the perfect time when we were all getting tired of our usual fish recipes.
I had a whole bush of tomatoes growing out of control and I was trying to find different ways to use them up.
My husband decided to bake some sliced tomatoes with cheese as an appetizer and the result was delicious, so I suggested he put it on top of some fish!
When I tell you it was so amazingly delicious, I mean it! So simple and delicious and that’s my favorite kind of recipe!
What is Tomato Garlic Baked Cod?
Fresh or frozen seasoned cod is topped with sliced tomato, shredded Gruyere cheese, chopped garlic and a drizzle of olive oil then baked until fish is cooked thoroughly and cheese is melting.
What kind of cod should I use to make this recipe?
You can use any white fish that flakes easily once cooked. My favorite is either rock cod or lingcod, but any white flesh meat would work.
Are there any benefits to letting the cod sit or marinate after applying seasoning?
If you would like a more flavorful fish, you can let the fish sit for 20 minutes after sprinkling the seasoning.
Do you have any cooking tips for the baked cod recipe?
- Make sure you pre-mix the seasoning in a bowl first before sprinkling so it goes on evenly
- Be generous with the seasoning as cod fillets are very delicate in taste
- If you don’t prefer Gruyere, you can also substitute with other cheeses such as Parmesan or white cheddar. Something with medium sharpness would be best for this recipe.

What other cooked fish recipes can I check out?
- Sweet Thai Chili Mahi Mahi
- Miso Black Cod Gindara/Chilean Seabass
- Seared Cod with Benihana Ginger Sauce
- Old Bay Fish Fry
- Chinese Style Steamed Fish Fillets
Now, let’s get making this Tomato Garlic Baked Cod recipe!
- Prepping Time 3M
- BakingTime 12-15M
- Total Time 15M
- Net Carb/Serv ~3g
- Serving 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 lbs Rock Cod Fillets (can sub with other white meat fish fillets)
- 1 Medium Tomato
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 tsp Monkfruit Erythritol Blend (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Cup Shredded Gruyere Cheese (can sub with Parmesan)
- 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Fresh Parsley (optional garnish)
Directions
1) Gather all the ingredients.
2) Preheat oven to 350F.
3) Mince garlic cloves, chop parsley and slice tomatoes as shown below.
4) In a mixing bowl, combine Monkfruit Erythritol Blend, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper and set aside.
5) Pat dry fish fillets with a paper towel and then generously sprinkle seasoning on both sides of the fish fillets. Add a touch of olive oil to coat the bottom of the baking dish and then transfer fillets as shown below.
6) In the following order, top fillets with sliced tomatoes, Gruyere cheese, minced garlic and the rest of the olive oil. Transfer the baking pan into the center of the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish easily flakes off with a fork.
7) After baking, transfer cod fillets onto a serving plate and top with chopped parsley. Note – adjust taste with salt if needed.
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Tomato Garlic Baked Cod
Ingredients
- 1/2 lbs Rock Cod Fillets can sub with other white meat fish fillets
- 1 Medium Tomato
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Monkfruit Erythritol Blend or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Cup Shredded Gruyere Cheese can sub with Parmesan
- 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Fresh Parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Mince garlic cloves, chop parsley and slice tomatoes as shown below.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Monkfruit Erythritol Blend, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper and set aside.
- Pat dry fish fillets with a paper towel and then generously sprinkle seasoning on both sides of the fish fillets. Add a touch of olive oil to coat the bottom of the baking dish and then transfer fillets as shown below.
- In the following order, top fillets with sliced tomatoes, Gruyere cheese, minced garlic and the rest of the olive oil. Transfer the baking pan into the center of the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the fish easily flakes off with a fork.
- After baking, transfer cod fillets onto a serving plate and top with chopped parsley. Note - adjust taste with salt if needed.
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