Directions
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- 3In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
- 4Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- 5Place them in the baking dish in a single layer.
- 6Brush or spoon the marinade evenly over each fillet.
- 7If using tomatoes, capers, or olives, scatter them around and slightly over the fish.
- 8Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
- 9Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- 10Add fresh lemon slices on top for extra brightness.
Ingredients
- 4 about 150-180g each cod fillets
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon slices for garnish
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 handful sliced black olives
Equipment
baking dishparchment papersmall bowlpaper towels
Tips
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Cooking time depends on thickness.
- Serve with roasted vegetables, garlic sautéed spinach, quinoa, brown rice, or a fresh Mediterranean salad.
- Drizzle with a little extra olive oil before serving for authentic flavor.
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