Tender, Flaky Mediterranean Baked Cod Recipe
This Mediterranean Baked Cod recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep and features a robustly flavored tomato and olive relish with onions, garlic, and red wine vinegar. Serve with your favorite roasted or blistered vegetables for a flavorful weeknight dinner. Gluten-free, dairy-free.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 279kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cod fillets, either one large or 4-6 individual fillets
- 1½ tsp Kosher salt, divided
- ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 medium lemon, zested, plus another if you want to slice them into rounds
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved, about 1½-2 cups
- 1½ cups Kalamata olives, or Castelvetrano olives, or a mix of the two, pitted and halved
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced into half moons
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Fresh parsley, for serving
- Lemon wedges, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Season the cod fillet. Preheat an oven to 425°F (218°C). Pat the fish dry with paper towels, then season on both sides with 1 tsp Kosher salt and ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper. Place the seasoned fillet inside a baking dish, then drizzle with 2 Tbsp of olive oil. Sprinkle on the reserved lemon zest.
- Make the tomato and olive relish. In a medium bowl, combine halved tomatoes, olives, thinly sliced red onion, and garlic cloves. Drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar, then season with 1 tsp dried oregano and ½ tsp Kosher salt. Toss well, then pour on top of the cod.
- Bake the cod. Bake the fish for 15-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches around 140°F (60°C) -- this temperature will continue to rise as it rests. Serve immediately with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Leftovers: Cooked seafood has a shorter shelf life than meat or poultry. We recommend enjoying within 3 days. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Cod: If you can't find cod, try using haddock, hake, sea bass, or pollock.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1195mg | Potassium: 876mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
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