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Easy Mediterranean Baked Cod Recipe with Juicy Olives and Tomatoes

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A quick and easy Mediterranean baked cod dish featuring juicy olives and cherry tomatoes, delivering fresh, flavorful, and wholesome weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cod fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), fresh and firm
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (225 g), halved
  • ¾ cup juicy olives (100 g), pitted and halved (Castelvetrano or Kalamata)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, pitted and halved olives, minced garlic, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss gently to coat evenly. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Pat dry the cod fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  4. Arrange the cod fillets spaced evenly in a 9×13 inch baking dish, skin-side down if applicable. Spoon the tomato and olive mixture evenly over and around the fish.
  5. Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Check at 15 minutes to avoid overcooking; thicker fillets may need extra time.
  6. Finish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving. Optionally, sprinkle red pepper flakes for heat.

Notes

Patting the cod dry before seasoning is essential to avoid steaming and achieve a better texture. Check the fish at 15 minutes to prevent overcooking. You can prep the olive and tomato mix ahead and refrigerate to save time. Use Castelvetrano olives for buttery texture or Kalamata for tang. Substitute olives with capers or sun-dried tomatoes if preferred.

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