Description
A simple, one-pan Mediterranean baked cod recipe featuring tender cod fillets baked with juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and aromatic herbs in olive oil. It’s a healthy and flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs cod fillets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange the cod fillets in a single layer in a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine the olive oil, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the tomato and olive mixture over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers to the dish.
- A squeeze of lemon juice over the finished dish adds brightness.
- Ensure your cod is fresh for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 250 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 3g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 8g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 60mg