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Mediterranean Baked Cod

20-Minute Mediterranean Baked Cod for a Flavorful Weeknight

This Mediterranean Baked Cod is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod fresh or thawed
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 cup Zucchini sliced into ¼-inch thick half-moons
  • ½ bulb Fennel thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
For Flavor
  • ½ cup Kalamata Olives pitted and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1.5 tablespoons Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • 1 Lemon sliced
  • 1 bunch Fresh Herbs such as basil, thyme, or parsley

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare the vegetables: dice the bell pepper, slice the zucchini and fennel, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a baking dish, combine the bell pepper, zucchini, fennel, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  4. Spread the vegetable mixture in a single layer and roast for about 15 minutes.
  5. Nestle the cod fillets among the vegetables, seasoning them with salt and pepper.
  6. Distribute garlic and lemon slices over the cod, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and sprinkle with oregano and olives.
  7. Bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a drizzle of fresh olive oil or a squeeze of lemon for added flavor.

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