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Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives

Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives: Easy, Flavorful Bliss

This Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives is a vibrant dish ready in under 40 minutes, combining flaky cod, briny olives, and cherry tomatoes for a flavor explosion!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod can substitute with halibut, snapper, or other flaky white fish
For the Vegetable Layer
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives can be replaced with green olives
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes can substitute with diced regular tomatoes
  • 1 medium Red Onion can be replaced with yellow onion or shallots
  • 3 cloves Garlic use fresh or garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Capers omit for those averse to brininess
Seasoning & Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can use avocado or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano can substitute with 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 large Fresh Lemon zest can serve as an alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley optional for garnish

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly oil a large baking dish with olive oil, covering the bottom.
  3. Chop the red onion and halve cherry tomatoes, adding them to the baking dish.
  4. Season the vegetables in the dish with salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Toss gently to coat.
  5. Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  6. Place the cod fillets on top of the vegetable layer in the baking dish.
  7. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon zest.
  8. Bake for about 20 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  9. Remove from oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cod and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 36gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to swap ingredients based on preferences or availability. Serve with a side dish like Baked Lemon Butter for a complete meal.

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