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Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives

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A quick and healthy Mediterranean dish featuring flaky cod, olives, and fresh veggies, perfect for busy evenings.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 Cod Fillets (about 6 ounces each), skinless and boneless
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted and halved
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil, extra virgin
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 1 Fresh Lemon, zested and juiced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, mince the garlic, pit and halve the olives, and drain the capers.
  3. Spread the sliced red onion in the baking dish, then layer the cherry tomatoes and olives on top. Distribute minced garlic and capers evenly.
  4. Drizzle half of the olive oil over the vegetables, season with oregano, salt, and pepper, and toss gently.
  5. Pat the cod fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and place them on top of the vegetable mix.
  6. Drizzle the remaining olive oil and sprinkle lemon zest over the cod.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
  8. Remove from the oven, squeeze lemon juice over the top, and garnish with parsley.
  9. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Consider serving with quinoa, brown rice, or a green salad. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.

  • Author: dailyciousrecipes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg