Mediterranean Baked Cod Recipe
This Mediterranean Baked Cod is tender, flaky cod fish baked with olive oil, lemon, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and fresh oregano for a meal that’s bursting with bright, sunny flavors. It's ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. cod (4) 6 ounce filets
- 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives sub with your favorite variety
- 1 small shallot peeled and thinly sliced; about 1/2 cup
- 3 cloves garlic smashed, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons freshly chopped oregano or use 1 teaspoon dried
- 1/2 lemon halved and sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9x13" baking dish with olive oil.
- Season the cod filets generously with salt and pepper, then place in the baking dish.1.5 lbs. cod
- Place the olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and oregano in a small bowl and whisk to combine.1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Place the cherry tomatoes, olives, shallot and garlic in a medium bowl. Pour the olive mixture over the vegetables and stir until well coated.1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives, 1 small shallot, 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons freshly chopped oregano
- Pour the tomato mixture over and around the cod filets, and drizzle more oil over the fish as desired. Top the cod with the lemon slices, and bake for 10-15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the cod registers 145 degrees.1/2 lemon
- Remove from heat and serve the cod topped with the cherry tomato mixture and juices, and season with salt and pepper as needed. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip: Purchase cod filets that are roughly the same size and thickness to ensure even cooking. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of the fish.
- Frozen wild cod fish may be used. Simply thaw, blot dry and season as directed.
- This is a great high protein meal prep dinner option! Simply divide into containers with your favorite side such as rice, cauliflower rice, pasta or quinoa.
- Store the baked cod fish in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cod filet | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 902mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg