Mediterranean Baked Cod with Lemon and Olives

Ingredients

• 2 fillets (about 6 oz each) Cod fillets
• 1 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, pitted and halved Kalamata olives
• 1 tablespoon Capers
• 1 Lemon
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a baking dish, toss the cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Pat the cod fillets dry, season lightly with salt and pepper, and nestle them into the tomato mixture. Top with lemon slices and a squeeze of lemon juice.

4. 4

   Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the cod flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).

5. 5

   Spoon the pan sauce over the fish, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.