Description
Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe combines succulent cod fillets with tangy olives, juicy cherry tomatoes, and aromatic garlic, all baked to perfection. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy family meal, this dish will surely impress and satisfy everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup mixed green and black olives, pitted
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes and olives in the bottom of the dish.
- Place cod fillets on top and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle minced garlic over the fish.
- Squeeze lemon juice generously over all ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with toppings (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg