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Mediterranean Baked Cod Recipe

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Mediterranean Baked Cod is a flavorful and healthy dish featuring tender cod fillets seasoned with lemon, paprika, and herbs, topped with a vibrant mixture of cherry tomatoes, kalamata and green olives, red onion, and garlic, all baked to perfection. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner packed with Mediterranean flavors.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Fish

  • 4 cod fillets (about 5 ounces each)
  • ½ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Topping

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ⅓ cup pitted kalamata olives (coarsely chopped)
  • ⅓ cup pitted green olives (such as Castelvetrano olives, coarsely chopped)
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Garnish

  • Chopped fresh parsley (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the cod fillets.
  2. Prepare Cod Fillets: Pat the cod fillets dry using paper towels. Place them into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon evenly over the fish. Sprinkle the fillets with ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika and season generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
  3. Mix Topping Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped kalamata olives, chopped green olives, diced red onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Stir gently until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Spoon the olive and tomato mixture evenly around and on top of the cod fillets in the baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through. The fish should reach an internal temperature of 145°F and flake easily with a fork.
  5. Serve: Once cooked, remove from oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Ensure the cod is thoroughly dried before seasoning to help the spices adhere better and to avoid excess moisture during baking.
  • The baking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the cod fillets; check for doneness by ensuring the fish flakes easily and reaches 145°F internally.
  • You can substitute the olives with your preferred type of olives if desired, but make sure they are pitted and coarsely chopped.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with a side of steamed vegetables, quinoa, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/mediterranean-baked-cod-recipe/