Easy Mediterranean Cod is flakey and tender and topped with lemons, tomatoes, onion and olives. It’s ready in just 20 minutes and fancy enough for a holiday meal, yet simple enough for an everyday dinner.
Gather all Ingredients
To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Zucchini is a summer vegetable (actually a fruit!) that is bursting with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, and nutritious benefits. Zucchini: Health Benefits, Nutrients, Preparation, and More.
- Cod filets: Cod is a popular fish known for its mild flavor and dense, flaky flesh. Cod is a healthful type of fish with many dietary benefits: Health Benefits of Cod.
- Salt, black pepper, dry thyme, and olive oil.
- Lemon, red onion, olives, and grape tomatoes.
How to make this Recipe:
- Assemble the packets
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Fold a 12×16-inch sheet of parchment paper in half and open it. You will need three sheets. Add several slices of zucchini in the center of one half and top with a piece of cod. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add lemon slices
Top the cod with 2 to 3 lemon slices.
- Add toppings
Top lemon slices with a 1/3 of onion, 1/3 of olives, and 1/3 of tomatoes (these can fall to the sides). Drizzle a little olive oil and top with 1/3 of thyme.
- Fold, seal and bake
Fold the top half of the parchment paper over the bottom half, then tightly roll up the edges around the cod. Repeat this process with the other 2 pieces of cod. Place the 3 packets on a baking sheet and bake for 14 to 18 minutes (depending on thickness of cod).
- Serve.
Use a knife to cut the center of each parchment packet before serving.
Mediterranean Cod: Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use other types of white fish such as haddock, halibut, or sea bass in place of cod for a Mediterranean-inspired dish. Adjust the cooking time accordingly based on the thickness of the fish fillets.
Mediterranean cod is a healthy dish. Cod is a lean source of protein that is low in calories and fat, making it a nutritious choice for a meal. Additionally, the Mediterranean-inspired ingredients used in this dish, such as tomatoes, lemon, red onion, olives, and olive oil, are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and heart-healthy fats.
This dish pairs well with a variety of sides such as steamed vegetables, roasted potatoes, quinoa, couscous, or a simple green salad dressed with vinaigrette. You can also serve it with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
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Mediterranean Cod
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
- 3 (6-ounce) cod filets
- Salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 lemon (thinly sliced)
- ¼ red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon dry thyme
- 15 olives (halved)
- 15 grape tomatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Fold a 12×16-inch sheet of parchment paper in half and open it. You will need three sheets. Add several slices of zucchini in the center of one half and top with a piece of cod. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top each cod filet with 2 to 3 lemon slices, 1/3 of the onions, 1/3 of the olives, and 1/3 of the tomatoes (these can fall to the sides). Drizzle a little olive oil and top each with 1/3 tablespoon of thyme.
- Fold the top half of the parchment paper over the bottom half, then tightly roll up the edges around the cod. Repeat this process with the other 2 pieces of cod.
- Place the 3 packets on a baking sheet and bake for 14 to 18 minutes (depending on thickness of cod).
- Use a knife to cut the center of each parchment packet before serving.
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