Mediterranean Baked Cod with Fennel and Cherry Tomatoes

27 ott 2025

Mediterranean Baked Cod with Fennel and Cherry Tomatoes

A vibrant, one-pan meal featuring flaky cod baked with sweet fennel, juicy cherry tomatoes, and briny olives. This light yet satisfying dish is simple to prepare and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

If you’re craving something that feels like a seaside getaway but fits neatly into your busy evening schedule, this Mediterranean Baked Cod is your answer. It’s fragrant, colorful, and filled with nourishing ingredients that come together beautifully in the oven.

You’ll love how the sweetness of fennel and cherry tomatoes mingles with the rich, flaky cod and briny olives. It’s a dish that tastes indulgent but remains light, fresh, and perfectly balanced.

Ingredients

300g cod fillets (2 fillets)
250g fennel bulb, thinly sliced
200g cherry tomatoes
100g red onion, thinly sliced
50g Kalamata olives, pitted
2 cloves garlic, minced
30ml extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon
15g fresh parsley, chopped
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C.
In a medium baking dish, combine the sliced fennel, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and olives. Drizzle with half of the olive oil (15ml) and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
While the vegetables are roasting, pat the cod fillets dry. Rub them with the remaining olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
After 10 minutes, remove the dish from the oven. Nestle the cod fillets among the vegetables. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the entire dish.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 12–15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately.

Tips & Substitutions

Swap the fish: Try haddock or halibut if cod isn’t available—both hold up beautifully to roasting.
Add extra veggies: Zucchini or bell peppers make colorful additions that pair well with Mediterranean flavors.
Make it dairy-free or keto-friendly: This recipe is naturally free from dairy and low-carb, perfect for balanced eating.