Fish baked with tomatoes and cheese

4 servings

50 minutes

Fish baked with tomatoes and cheese is a refined dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of cod, the freshness of tomatoes, and the richness of cheese. The roots of this culinary technique trace back to baking traditions popular in village homes where natural products were combined into aromatic dishes. Sour cream adds softness to the fish fillet, while garlic and herbs enrich its aroma. The layer of cheese forms a golden crust while keeping the inside juicy. This dish is perfect for a cozy home dinner or a festive table, delighting with its harmonious taste. It can be served with potatoes or a light salad to complement the rich notes with freshness.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 253.4
• Proteins: 36.5g
• Fats: 9.7g
• Carbohydrates: 4.6g

Ingredients

• Cod fillet: 700 g
• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Sour cream: 4 tbsp
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Green: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Hard cheese: 70 g
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the fish into small pieces, salt, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cod fillet: 700 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Place the fish in a baking dish.

3. Sprinkle with finely chopped garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 4 cloves

4. Spread sour cream on top. Slice the tomato into thin half-rings and place it as the next layer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 4 tablespoons
   • Tomatoes: 1 piece

5. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

6. Chop the greens finely and grate the cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green:  to taste
   • Hard cheese: 70 g

7. Mix the cheese with herbs and sprinkle on top. This is the final layer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green:  to taste
   • Hard cheese: 70 g

8. Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for about 30 minutes.