Mediterranean Herb & Olive Cod
Mediterranean Herb & Olive Cod
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets, about 5–6 oz each
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season them generously with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, pitted Kalamata olives, minced garlic cloves, lemon zest, lemon juice, optional red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Place the seasoned cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the tomato-olive mixture evenly around and over the fillets.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 25 min
- 6
Once baked, sprinkle the dish with the fresh chopped parsley and fresh chopped basil. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil, if desired, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mediterranean Herb & Olive Cod
- 4 cod fillets, about 5–6 oz each
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season them generously with salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a medium bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, pitted Kalamata olives, minced garlic cloves, lemon zest, lemon juice, optional red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Place the seasoned cod fillets in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the tomato-olive mixture evenly around and over the fillets.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 25 min - 6
Once baked, sprinkle the dish with the fresh chopped parsley and fresh chopped basil. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil, if desired, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 2 min