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.

- 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
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.
Meanwhile whisk the tahini with the lemon juice, crushed garlic and 3-4 tablespoons of water into a smooth sauce.
Lay the cod fillet on the vegetables and spoon the tahini sauce over the fish.
Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the cod flakes easily. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 456 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 41 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
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