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Mediterranean Baked Cod (Easy, Gourmet Recipe!)

This Mediterranean Baked Cod is an easy, one-pan dish packed with fresh vegetables, zesty lemon, and tender fish—perfect for weeknight dinners or romantic meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 286 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish Large enough to hold fish and vegetables

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 pieces Cod fillets 4-6 ounces each
  • 1 Bell pepper sliced, orange or red
  • 1 cup Zucchini sliced
  • ½ Fennel bulb thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ 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
 

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Add bell pepper, zucchini, fennel, cherry tomatoes, and olives to a baking dish. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Add cod fillets on top of the vegetables. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and add minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place lemon slices over and around fish and vegetables.
  • Drizzle vegetables with balsamic vinegar.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cod flakes easily with fork.
  • Optional: garnish with fresh basil, thyme, or parsley before serving.

Notes

Best served hot. Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 2 days. Avoid freezing lemon slices. Reheat gently using steam for best results.