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Flavorful Mediterranean Baked Cod Recipe with Tomatoes Olives and Capers Made Easy

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A quick and easy Mediterranean baked cod dish featuring juicy tomatoes, briny olives, and tangy capers, perfect for a healthy and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each), fresh or thawed, skinless or skin-on
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (225g), halved
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives (75g), pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  3. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Place them in a baking dish and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Lightly season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Spread the tomato-olive mixture evenly over and around the cod fillets.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.
  6. Remove from oven, immediately squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  7. Serve warm with crusty bread or a simple green salad, spooning the tangy sauce over the fish.

Notes

Pat the cod dry before seasoning to avoid steaming and ensure better browning. If tomatoes brown too quickly, loosely cover the dish with foil halfway through baking. For a crispier finish, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end but watch carefully to avoid burning. Fresh lemon juice added after baking brightens the dish and balances richness.

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