Description
Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. Tender cod fillets are topped with a delicious medley of pitted black olives, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs, all baked to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at gatherings. Enjoy the delightful aroma and taste that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup pitted black olives
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, black olives, minced garlic, oregano, and olive oil.
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish; squeeze lemon juice over them and season with salt and pepper.
- Top cod with the tomato-olive mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is golden on top.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving; garnish with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marinate cod for an hour before cooking for enhanced flavor. Feel free to substitute black olives with Kalamata or add capers for an extra punch.