Baked Cod with Mango Salsa

This Baked Cod with Mango Salsa is a refreshing dinner with a sweet Caribbean flavor that is perfect for warm summer nights. 

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I have to admit I am NOT confident cooking fresh fish at home.  Yes, I’ll buy frozen, pre-seasoned fish and my family loves it.  But fresh fish…um no.

I asked fellow dietitians for their favorite salmon recipes in this salmon round-up to help me branch out a bit.

By doing so, it inspired me to make this baked cod with mango salsa recipe — a step closer to something other than just frozen, un-seasoned fish to cook. It turned out surprisingly delicious and super easy to make!

And don’t get me wrong, I love fish and seafood, I just don’t cook it as frequently at home as I would like.  

And yes, I may be making this super summery recipe since it feels NOTHING like warm summer days here in Michigan.  This past weekend it was in the 50’s and felt like fall!  

It is the first week of July and the average temps around here are typically in the high 70’s/low 80’s by now. 

I know I talk about the weather quite a bit, but if you live in Michigan you know that it’s only warm for a few months out of the year. So when it’s summer you want to enjoy those months as much as possible.  

This is besides the fact that my kids have a hard time being stuck inside all day when we have these cold, rainy days.

Okay, enough about the weather…

Tips for Making This Simple Baked Cod with Mango Salsa Recipe

• Purchase cod with no seasoning added. I prefer frozen fish so I don’t have to worry about it spoiling before I am able to cook it.
• Substitutions: if you don’t have fresh limes, lime juice works just fine. You can also use dried cilantro in place of fresh cilantro (2 tablespoons – 1/4 fresh cilantro), although fresh is best.
• Double the mango salsa recipe to enjoy the leftovers the following day and serve with tortilla chips. If you’ve run out of tortilla chips or just want to try making homemade ones, check out my simple Homemade Tortilla Chips.

Check Out a Few of My Other Favorite Fish Recipes

Dietitian’s Dish

When dining out I love to choose fish since it’s not something I typically make at home. And I can get different ideas to make at home including various flavor combinations.  

If you love to enjoy fish too, but want to still eat healthily, follow these tips below.  

• Choose grilled, baked or broiled fish
• Opt for no dipping sauce or dressing since it’s likely mayo or butter-based (or ask for it on the side)
• For side dishes, substitute French fries for a sweet potato or side salad
• Eat half of the fish and take the rest home 

This Baked Cod with Mango Salsa first appeared on Chocolate Slopes.

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