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    Home » Fish

    Mediterranean Baked Cod

    Posted: Mar 26, 2020 · Updated: Apr 22, 2021 by Tonje

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    This tasty Mediterranean baked cod with olives, lemon and tomatoes is a quick and healthy dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender white fish with vegetables and herbs make a lean main dish with plenty of flavor.

    Mediterranean baked cod with olives and tomatoes in an oven proof dish.

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🧂 Seasoning
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🥗 How to serve Mediterranean baked cod
    • 🍲 Leftovers
    • 📋  Frequently asked questions
    • 🍴   More fish recipes
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    🥘 Ingredients

    For this recipe you will need fresh cod (or thawed frozen cod), cherry tomatoes, black olives, lemon and some dried herbs for seasoning.

    We use dried thyme, parsley and oregano along with salt and pepper to season the dish. You will also need olive oil to keep the fish juicy.

    🔪 Instructions

    Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.

    Brush oil on both sides on the cod fillets, then season them thoroughly with salt, pepper and herbs. Add them to an oven proof baking dish.

    Drizzle the juice from half a lemon over the cod. Slice the other half of the lemon, and add the lemon slices along with cherry tomatoes and olives to the dish.

    Bake the cod in the oven until it flakes easily with the touch of a fork, about 10-15 minutes.

    Fresh cod with herbs.

    🧂 Seasoning

    We season the fish with a mixture of dried herbs and lemon juice. You can definitely change the herbs and use what you have available in your pantry.

    Thyme, oregano and parsley are typical Mediterranean herbs, but any herb will do, including Italian seasoning mix.

    💭 Top tips

    Here are my best tips for getting this recipe perfect:

    • Keep an eye on the cod to make sure it does not overcook. The dish is ready as soon as the fish starts flaking at the touch of a fork.
    • Feel free to add more vegetables to the baking dish for a complete oven baked meal.

    🥗 How to serve Mediterranean baked cod

    Mediterranean baked cod is amazing served with roasted carrots and green beans, lemon and garlic rice, broccoli and carrots or simple roasted potatoes.

    For a leaner version, try serving it with a salad. Greek pasta salad or Orzo salad with spinach and feta are excellent alternatives.

    Tomatoes, olives and cod bake with fresh herbs and lemon sliced on top.

    🍲 Leftovers

    You can store leftover baked cod in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This dish can also be frozen up to 3 months.

    Reheat the leftovers in a microwave and serve them hot.

    📋  Frequently asked questions

    Is this recipe suitable for my diet? - Baked cod is suitable for most diets, including weight watchers, slimming world, whole 30, paleo, keto and low carb.

    Is baked cod allergy friendly? - This recipe is gluten free, diary free, nut free, egg free and soy free.

    Can I use other types of fish? - Absolutely. This recipe can be made with any white fish. Sea bass and haddock are great alternatives.

    Can I use other vegetables? - Yes. Feel free to add or omit any of the vegetables or herbs. Try making the dish with artichoke hearts, zucchini, eggplant, or peppers.

    🍴   More fish recipes

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    • Soked haddock and spinach risotto
    • Balsamic maple glazed salmon
    • Smoked salmon and quinoa salad
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    • Blackened Cod

    Recipe

    Mediterranean Baked Cod

    This tasty Mediterranean baked cod with olives, lemon and tomatoes is a quick and healthy dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender white fish with vegetables and herbs make a lean main dish with plenty of flavor.
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    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4
    Calories 187 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cod fillets
    • 15 cherry tomatoes
    • 10 black olives
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon parsley
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 lemon
    • salt, pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
    • Brush oil on both sides on the cod fillets, then season them thoroughly with salt, pepper and herbs. Add them to an oven proof baking dish.
    • Drizzle the juice from half a lemon over the cod. Slice the other half of the lemon, and add the lemon slices along with cherry tomatoes and olives to the dish.
    • Bake the cod in the oven until it flakes easily with the touch of a fork, about 10-15 minutes.

    Notes

    Is this recipe suitable for my diet? – Baked cod is suitable for most diets, including weight watchers, slimming world, whole 30, paleo, keto and low carb.
    Is baked cod allergy friendly? – This recipe is gluten free, diary free, nut free, egg free and soy free.
    Can I use other types of fish? – Absolutely. This recipe can be made with any white fish. Sea bass and haddock are great alternatives.
    Can I use other vegetables? – Yes. Feel free to add or omit any of the vegetables or herbs. Try making the dish with artichoke hearts, zucchini, eggplant, or peppers.

    Leftovers

    You can store leftover baked cod in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This dish can also be frozen up to 3 months. Cod definitely tastes best served immediately, and the leftovers can be slightly dry.
    Reheat the leftovers in a microwave and serve them hot.

    Top tips

    Here are my best tips for getting this recipe perfect:
    • Keep an eye on the cod to make sure it does not overcook. The dish is ready as soon as the fish starts flaking at the touch of a fork.
    • Feel free to add more vegetables to the baking dish for a complete oven baked meal.

    Seasoning

    We season the fish with a mixture of dried herbs and lemon juice. You can definitely change the herbs and use what you have available in your pantry.
    Thyme, oregano and parsley are typical Mediterranean herbs, but any herb will do, including Italian seasoning mix.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 161gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 387mgSodium: 649mgPotassium: 3893mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 711IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword cod, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, lemon, olives, tomato
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