Description
A simple, flavorful one-dish meal featuring flaky cod baked with juicy tomatoes, briny olives, aromatic herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect for a light and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish.
- Place the cod fillets in the baking dish.
- Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives around the cod.
- Sprinkle minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil over the fish and vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
Notes
- You can use other types of white fish like haddock or tilapia.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg