Description
Mediterranean Baked Cod brings ocean-fresh fish together with zesty herbs and sunny ingredients for a quick weeknight dinner that feels like a Mediterranean coastal escape. Perfectly seasoned and baked to flaky perfection, your family will savor each tender bite of this simple yet elegant seafood feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets
Fresh Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Accompaniments:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Set your oven to precisely 400°F and prepare a ceramic baking dish that comfortably fits 4 cod fillets.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, juice from 1 whole lemon, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Arrange your 4 cod fillets in the baking dish and generously drizzle the prepared marinade directly over each piece, ensuring complete coverage.
- Scatter 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and ¼ cup sliced kalamata olives around the cod fillets, creating a colorful Mediterranean landscape.
- Transfer the baking dish into the preheated 400°F oven and bake for exactly 22 minutes, watching for the cod to turn opaque and flake easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley across the top for a bright, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Select thick, fresh cod fillets for the best texture and flavor in this Mediterranean-style dish.
- Use extra-virgin olive oil for an authentic, rich taste that enhances the seafood’s natural delicate profile.
- When adding garlic and herbs, chop them finely to distribute the flavors evenly across the fish and vegetables.
- Let the cod rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to help it retain moisture and become perfectly flaky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg