Description
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring flaky baked cod paired with briny olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Cod Fillets (about 6 ounces each), skinless and boneless
- 1 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted and halved
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
- 1/4 cup extra virgin Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
- Zest and juice of 1 Fresh Lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Slice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, mince the garlic, pit and halve the olives, and drain the capers.
- Spread the sliced red onion at the bottom of the baking dish, then top with halved cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, minced garlic, and capers.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the vegetable mix, sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper, and toss gently.
- Pat the cod fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and nestle them on top of the vegetable layer.
- Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the cod, sprinkle with lemon zest, and bake for 15-20 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Once out of the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For best results, check the doneness of the cod with a fork. If it appears translucent or firm, return it to the oven for a few more minutes. Covering loosely with aluminum foil during baking can help retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Cod, Baked Fish, Healthy Dinner, Easy Recipes