Mediterranean Baked Cod Recipe
Mediterranean Baked Cod with burst cherry tomatoes, fennel, and fresh basil. A simple, one-pan meal that is light, nutritious, and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Entree
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Tomato Mixture:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small fennel bulb, quartered and thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. capers
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)
For the Cod:
- 1–1.25 lbs. cod, cut into four fillets
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 4 thinly sliced lemon slices
- Chopped fresh basil leaves for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Prepare the Tomato Mixture: In a 4-quart baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, fennel, garlic, capers, olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and chili flakes. Stir well.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until tomatoes are jammy.
- Prepare the Cod: Pat the fish dry, brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Cod: Nestle the fish in the tomato mixture, top with lemon slices, and roast for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and spoon the tomato mixture over the fish fillets.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, warm in the oven at 350°F covered with foil or gently in the microwave. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish fillet with tomato mixture
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
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