Mediterranean Baked Cod

Here’s a light, flavorful Mediterranean Baked Cod that’s easy to make and perfect for a healthy meal.

🐟 Mediterranean Baked Cod

Ingredients

• 4 cod fillets (about 120–150 g each)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 2 tbsp capers (optional)

• ¼ cup black or Kalamata olives, sliced

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   Set oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly oil a baking dish.

2. Prepare fish
   Place cod fillets in the dish. Season lightly with salt and pepper.

3. Add toppings
   Scatter garlic, tomatoes, olives, and capers over the fish.
   Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle oregano.

4. Bake
   Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily.

5. Finish
   Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Serving Ideas

• With roasted vegetables

• Over rice, couscous, or quinoa

• With warm crusty bread

Tips & Variations

• Don’t overbake—cod cooks quickly

• Add a pinch of paprika or chili flakes for gentle heat

• Works well with other white fish (haddock, pollock)

If you want, I can adapt this for an air fryer, make it foil-baked, or add a simple Mediterranean side dish