Description
Discover how to make delicious Mediterranean Baked Cod with our simple recipe. Enjoy a flavorful and healthy meal tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh or frozen cod fillets (thawed if frozen)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- ½ small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons capers
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Step 1: Step 1: Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Step 2: Step 2: Season the Cod: Place the cod fillets in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Step 3: Step 3: Add the Mediterranean Topping: Scatter cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and capers over the cod. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil for extra richness.
- Step 4: Step 4: Bake to Perfection. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil.
- Step 5: Step 5: Serve & Enjoy. Serve hot with quinoa, rice, couscous, or crusty bread. Drizzle extra lemon juice for a fresh, zesty touch.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg