# Baked Lemon Garlic Cod (Mediterranean Style)

Perfectly baked cod with bursting cherry tomatoes and olives.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Lightly grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
4. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
5. Place them in the baking dish in a single layer.
6. Brush or spoon the marinade evenly over each fillet.
7. If using tomatoes, capers, or olives, scatter them around and slightly over the fish.
8. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.
9. Remove from oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
10. Add fresh lemon slices on top for extra brightness.

## Equipment

- baking dish
- parchment paper
- small bowl
- paper 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVB6B7DjL3-/?igsh=MXIweWM5bGMweWdkbw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/29da85e0-d885-4e1f-83dd-5d1346e501b8
- Extracted: 2026-02-26

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