Mediterranean Baked Fish Recipe Bursting With Flavor
A flavorful and healthy Mediterranean Baked Fish recipe featuring cod fillets baked with cherry tomatoes, olives, and lemon for a zesty, low-carb dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (or halibut, haddock)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mixed olives (Kalamata or green)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Season the cod fillets with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Place them in a baking dish.
- Distribute the cherry tomatoes, olives, and lemon slices around and over the fish. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.
- Bake uncovered for 15–18 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and tomatoes are blistered.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Serve hot with couscous, rice, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Use halibut or haddock as an alternative to cod.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to spice preference.
- Great for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg