Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives for a Flavorful Feast

This Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives is a vibrant, nutritious weeknight dinner that delights with flaky cod, tangy olives, and sweet cherry tomatoes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 fillets Cod flaky fish
2 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin
1 unit Fresh Lemon zest and juice

For the Vegetables

2 cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
1 medium Red Onion chopped
2 cloves Garlic minced
2 tablespoons Capers

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh if available
to taste Salt for seasoning
to taste Black Pepper for seasoning

For Garnishing

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

Baking dish
Oven
Knife
Cutting board
measuring spoons
Zester

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil.
Chop the red onion and halved cherry tomatoes, place them in the baking dish, and drizzle with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Pat the cod fillets dry, place them on the veggies, drizzle with olive oil, lemon zest, and sprinkle with oregano.
Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes until the fish is opaque and edges are slightly golden.
Remove from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pat cod fillets dry before seasoning to achieve a nice crust. Avoid overcooking to keep the fish moist. Customize with other vegetables or herbs as desired.

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