Description
This Baked Mediterranean Cod with Cherry Tomatoes is a healthy and flavorful seafood dish combining tender cod fillets with juicy cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, garlic, and herbs. Baked to perfection, it offers a bright, vibrant Mediterranean taste perfect for a nutritious main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
Vegetables and Extras
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges for serving
Seasoning and Oil
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prepare for the cod fillets.
- Arrange the cod: Place the cod fillets evenly in the prepared baking dish ensuring they lie flat.
- Prepare the Mediterranean topping: In a mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to mix all ingredients well.
- Top the cod: Spoon the tomato and olive mixture evenly over and around the cod fillets in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish uncovered in the oven. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork indicating it is fully cooked.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the cod, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for added zest.
Notes
- This dish pairs excellently with couscous, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious Mediterranean juices.
- You can substitute cod with halibut or haddock as alternative white fish options.
- Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level or omit for a milder flavor.
