Samak bil tahini (baked cod with tahini sauce and tomatoes)

Samak bil tahini (baked cod with tahini sauce and tomatoes) is ready in 28 minutes (12 hands-on) and has 456 kcal and 41 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $5.17. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Samak bil tahini (baked cod with tahini sauce and tomatoes)
Total time
28 min
Hands-on
12 min
Calories
456 kcal
Cost per serving
$5.17

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Cod loin360 g
  • Tahini (sesame paste)50 g
  • Lemon60 g
  • Garlic8 g
  • Tomato300 g
  • Onion120 g
  • Zucchini200 g
  • Olive oil16 g
  • Ground cumin2 g
  • Fresh parsley16 g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Slice the onion, tomato and zucchini and spread them in a baking dish with the olive oil and cumin. Roast for 10 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile whisk the tahini with the lemon juice, crushed garlic and 3-4 tablespoons of water into a smooth sauce.

  3. Lay the cod fillet on the vegetables and spoon the tahini sauce over the fish.

  4. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the cod flakes easily. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition per serving

Calories456 kcal
Protein41 g
Carbohydrates25 g
Sugars10 g
Fat24 g
Fiber7 g

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