Mediterranean Baked Cod
A healthy and simple Mediterranean baked cod recipe, infused with fresh vegetables, olive oil, and aromatic herbs, perfect for weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces Cod fillets (4–6 ounces each)
- 1 Bell pepper (sliced, orange or red)
- 1 cup Zucchini (sliced)
- 1/2 Fennel bulb (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup Olives
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (divided)
- 1 tablespoon Garlic (minced)
- 1 Lemon (sliced, for garnish)
- Sea salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil, thyme, and parsley (optional, to garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the sliced bell pepper, zucchini, fennel, cherry tomatoes, and olives in a mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Spread the vegetable mixture evenly in a large baking dish.
- Nestle the cod fillets on top of the veggies in the baking dish.
- Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the fish and season with additional salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the cod.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the cod is flaky and the vegetables are tender.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices and herbs before serving.
Notes
For a heartier meal, pair with roasted potatoes or whole-grain bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 60mg