Easy Baked Cod
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This Easy Baked Cod recipe is a healthy and delicious weeknight meal that comes together in just a few minutes of prep!
This easy baked cod recipe is a flavorful meal that is prepared and baked in one dish with just a few ingredients and minimal cleanup!
The cod is coated in a simple and delicious combination of olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano for some bright and acidic notes.
Topped with cherry tomatoes, capers, and crushed garlic, this is an amazing recipe with a Mediterranean vibe you’ll absolutely love
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Tyler’s Tips for the Best Easy Baked Cod
- Use a high quality dried oregano for these mediterranean style dishes. A lot of the store bought oregano is a little bland and lacking flavor. My favorite oregano is sicilian oregano, it is exceptionally fragrant and flavorful and really makes a difference.
- I always prefer fresh fish over frozen fish, but this recipe was tested for both options and works great! Be sure to thaw your frozen fish in the refrigerator a few hours before planning to cook.
- Your broiler can be your best friend when it comes to getting some nice brown color and caramelization on most foods. Be sure to broil the fish for the last two minutes to bring it all together!
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Ingredients:
substitutions
Olive Oil: We recommend extra virgin olive oil for this recipe, but if needed, you can use avocado oil, coconut oil, or grass fed butter as well.
Fish: Cod is a delicious, flaky white fish that works great for this recipe. Other great options are mahi-mahi, flounder, salmon, and halibut. Shrimp is another great option to substitute if you don’t have fish available. I have used both frozen and fresh fish in this recipe, and they come out great.
Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice is recommended, but jarred lemon juice will work as well. Red wine vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice if needed. I would reduce the amount by half if using vinegar.
Dried Oregano: We don’t recommend substituting the dried oregano, as it really helps build some great flavors. If needed, dried rosemary or thyme can be used in lieu of the oregano but the flavors will be different.
Cherry Tomatoes: Whole tomatoes cut into small cubes or plum tomatoes cut into quarters can be used in place of cherry tomatoes if needed.
Capers: Capers add that delicious tangy flavor to this recipe; green olives or caperberries can be used in place of capers if needed.
Garlic: The fresh garlic is ideal for this recipe; 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder can be used in place of the fresh garlic.
Rice: We used white rice for this dish; feel free to use brown rice, quinoa, farro, or any other grain or pasta you prefer.
How to Make Easy Baked Cod
- In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, black pepper, red pepper, and salt. Set aside.
- In a baking dish, evenly add the cod fillets, tomatoes, capers, and garlic, then pour over the olive oil mixture and gently toss until coated.
- Bake at 425° for 25 min. Turn the broiler on for the last 2 min until caramelized on top.
What to Serve with Baked Cod
We love to serve the fish fillets over freshly cooked rice and sprinkle them with fresh parsley.
Some great side dish options to go along with this recipe are these parmesan lemon asparagus, greek orzo salad, or honey roasted carrots.
storage
Storing: The leftovers will last in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container
Freezing: We do not recommend freezing this recipe as it will not thaw properly.
Reheating: We recommend reheating this recipe in the toaster oven, oven, or on the stovetop.
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Easy Baked Cod
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 1½ pounds cod filets
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup dry white rice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, black pepper, red pepper, and salt. Set aside.
- In a 9-x-13-inch oven-safe baking dish, add the fish, tomatoes, capers, and garlic in an even layer.
- Pour the olive oil mixture over the fish, tomatoes, capers, and garlic. Gently toss the ingredients in the dish until evenly coated.
- Bake at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes. Turn the broiler on for the last 2 minutes to get some nice caramelization on top.
- While the fish is cooking, make the rice according to the directions on the package. Rice cooking time will vary depending on what type of rice you use.
- Serve the fish over freshly cooked rice and enjoy.
I don’t like to cook, but as a recently retired male, I promised my wife I would try to help in the kitchen. I made this recipe last night, and we loved it!
I will make this my go to “dad’s cooking dinner”.
Your pictures and easy to follow instructions made it a breeze for me to make it.
keep up the great work!