Mediterranean Baked Cod with Zucchini and Olives
A light and flavorful one-pan meal featuring flaky baked cod, tender zucchini, and juicy cherry tomatoes with a Mediterranean twist. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
650 calories
$7 per serving
$30 min
2 servings
quick-easy, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 300g cod fillets (2 fillets)
- 1 large zucchini (approx. 300g), sliced
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 50g Kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely sliced
- 30ml extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, for juice and zest
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C. In a baking dish, toss the sliced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, shallot, garlic, and olives with 20ml of olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 2.Arrange the vegetables in an even layer and bake for 10 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 3.Pat the cod fillets dry and season them with salt and pepper. Remove the baking dish from the oven and nestle the cod fillets amongst the vegetables.
- 4.Drizzle the remaining 10ml of olive oil over the fish and sprinkle with lemon zest. Return the dish to the oven.
- 5.Bake for another 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 6.Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish before serving. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
38g
fat
18g
carbs
6g
fiber
58g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is packed with lean protein from cod, supporting muscle health. It's rich in vitamins and fiber from zucchini and tomatoes, and provides healthy monounsaturated fats from olives and olive oil, promoting heart health and a balanced diet.