Description
Baked Cod With Olives, Capers, And Herbs is a simple yet flavorful seafood dish that captures the essence of the Mediterranean. This recipe transforms a humble piece of cod into a gourmet experience that’s both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
- Fresh cod fillets
- Green olives
- Black olives
- Capers
- Fresh parsley
- Fresh thyme
- Fresh oregano
- Fresh lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the cod fillets in the baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Scatter the olives and capers evenly over the cod.
- Sprinkle the fresh herbs over the top, and then squeeze fresh lemon juice to brighten the dish.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Once done, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Serve the baked cod warm, garnished with additional herbs and lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: If you have time, marinate the cod in olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to add thinly sliced bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or zucchini in the baking dish for more color and nutrition.