Oven-Baked Mediterranean Cod Dinner

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. 2In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to prepare the marinade.
  3. 3Brush or pour the marinade over the cod fillets.
  4. 4Spread tomatoes, olives, onion, and bell pepper over the fish.
  5. 5Sprinkle parsley on top.
  6. 6Bake for 15–20 minutes until the fish is flaky and tender.
  7. 7Optionally, add feta cheese in the last 5 minutes of baking.

Ingredients

  • 4 cod fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Juice of lemon
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup olives black or green, sliced
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 bell pepper sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese

Equipment

baking dish

Tips

  • Don’t overbake—cod dries quickly.
  • Use foil or cover lightly if you want extra juiciness.
  • Add chili flakes if you like a bit of heat.