Healthy Mediterranean Baked Cod: Quick & Easy Recipe
This Healthy Mediterranean Baked Cod recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy flaky, tender fish infused with vibrant Mediterranean flavors like tomatoes, olives, and herbs. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner that’s both light and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to mix evenly.
- Place cod fillets on top of the vegetable mixture. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the fish and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed vegetables, quinoa, or crusty whole-grain bread.
- Swap cod for other firm white fish like haddock or tilapia if desired.
- For extra flavor, add capers or a splash of white wine to the baking dish.
