Oven-Baked Mexican Cod
Oven-Baked Mexican Cod pairs flaky, tender fish with bright salsa and a golden, cheesy crust for a lively contrast of textures. A crunchy corn chip topping adds bite, while cool avocado slices and a dollop of sour cream bring creamy richness. Serve it for a quick weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Mexican Cod, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x12-inch baking dish.
- 2
Rinse cod fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange the fillets side by side in the prepared baking dish. Pour salsa over the fillets and sprinkle the cheese evenly on top. Finish by topping with crushed corn chips.
- 3
Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork, about 15 minutes. Serve with sliced avocado and sour cream on top.
- Calories 332.92 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 26.2 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 14.51 g 5%
- Total Fat 19.29 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 6.14 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 74.38 mg High 25%
- Sodium 511.26 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 3.38 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 2.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.95 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 166.9 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 0.83 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 757.27 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 59.69 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 9.75 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Mexican Cod is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Corn Chips, Salsa, and Seasoned Cod. Each serving provides about 332.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Mexican Cod?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Oven-Baked Mexican Cod made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Corn Chips, Salsa, Seasoned Cod, Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Oven-Baked Mexican Cod?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Mexican Cod?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 332.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Mexican Cod easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Mexican Cod healthy?
- Oven-Baked Mexican Cod has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 332.92 calories and 26.2 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 511.26 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.14 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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