Mediterranean Baked Cod Recipe

Instructions

1. 01

   Preheat oven to 400°F (204 °C).

2. 02

   Place cherry tomatoes, sliced shallot, minced garlic, and sliced olives in a 9X13 casserole dish.

3. 03

   Drizzle it with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle it with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Toss to combine.

4. 04

   Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until vegetables are softened.

5. 05

   Meanwhile, pat dry cod fillets with paper towels on both sides.

6. 06

   Drizzle them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

7. 07

   Remove the veggies from the oven and carefully nestle the cod fillets and lemon slices in the vegetables.

8. 08

   Bake for 15-17 minutes or until the internal temperature of a cod filet registers 140 °F (60 °C) when a meat thermometer is inserted in the thickest part.

9. 09

   When ready to serve, transfer a cod fillet to a plate and spoon it with some of the roasted veggies. Sprinkle it with fresh parsley right before serving.