Baked Cod Olé USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Seafood is popular in Barbados, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and other parts of the Caribbean. Each island has its own specialty dish, and many include baked fish. Cod is a popular choice due to its versatility. It can be baked, poached, or grilled.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION 1 fish fillet topped with ⅓ cup salsa provides 1½ oz equivalent meat and ¼ cup vegetable.SOURCE Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.https://teamnutrition.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (2 limes = about 3 Tbsp lime juice) Lime juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, table
- 1¼ cups Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced
- 1¼ cups Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 13½ ounces (each piece should be about 2¼ oz) Cod fish fillets, fresh or frozen
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 3 tablespoons (2 limes = about 3 Tbsp lime juice) Lime juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, table
- 1¼ cups Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced
- 1¼ cups Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 13½ ounces (each piece should be about 2¼ oz) Cod fish fillets, fresh or frozen
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (2 limes = about 3 Tbsp lime juice) Lime juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, table
- 1¼ cups Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced
- 1¼ cups Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 13½ ounces (each piece should be about 2¼ oz) Cod fish fillets, fresh or frozen
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 3 tablespoons (2 limes = about 3 Tbsp lime juice) Lime juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, table
- 1¼ cups Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced
- 1¼ cups Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 13½ ounces (each piece should be about 2¼ oz) Cod fish fillets, fresh or frozen
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (2 limes = about 3 Tbsp lime juice) Lime juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, table
- 1¼ cups Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced
- 1¼ cups Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 13½ ounces (each piece should be about 2¼ oz) Cod fish fillets, fresh or frozen
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 3 tablespoons (2 limes = about 3 Tbsp lime juice) Lime juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, table
- 1¼ cups Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced
- 1¼ cups Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 13½ ounces (each piece should be about 2¼ oz) Cod fish fillets, fresh or frozen
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (2 limes = about 3 Tbsp lime juice) Lime juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, table
- 1¼ cups Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced
- 1¼ cups Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 13½ ounces (each piece should be about 2¼ oz) Cod fish fillets, fresh or frozen
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 3 tablespoons (2 limes = about 3 Tbsp lime juice) Lime juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, table
- 1¼ cups Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced
- 1¼ cups Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 13½ ounces (each piece should be about 2¼ oz) Cod fish fillets, fresh or frozen
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons (2 limes = about 3 Tbsp lime juice) Lime juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, table
- 1¼ cups Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced
- 1¼ cups Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 13½ ounces (each piece should be about 2¼ oz) Cod fish fillets, fresh or frozen
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
Quantity
- 3 tablespoons (2 limes = about 3 Tbsp lime juice) Lime juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper, ground
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, table
- 1¼ cups Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced
- 1¼ cups Onions, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, fresh, chopped
- 13½ ounces (each piece should be about 2¼ oz) Cod fish fillets, fresh or frozen
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- To make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, black pepper and salt.
- To make salsa: In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Add dressing and toss. Hold at 40 °F or lower.
- Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place fish portions on a baking sheet with about 1" of space separating each piece.
- Top each piece of fish with ⅓ cup (about 2⅓ oz) salsa.
- Roast for 12–15 minutes. When done, fish will flake easily with a fork. Heat to an internal temperature of 155 °F for at least 15 seconds.
- Serve 1 fillet topped with ⅓ cup salsa.Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Baked Cod Olé USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Amount Per Serving 1 fish fillet topped with ⅓ cup salsa.
Calories 68
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 132mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 4g1%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 2g2%
Protein 11g22%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 0mg0%
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*Marketing Guide
The CHEF TIPS:
VariationTilapia, halibut, or other white fish can be substituted for cod.
Yield / Volume