Baked Cod with Herb-Crusted Tomatoes and Capers

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Delicate cod fillets baked with a vibrant topping of cherry tomatoes, capers, and fresh herbs that burst with Mediterranean flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cod fillets, cherry tomatoes, capers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 2 cod fillets (6 oz each) in a baking dish, pat dry and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp capers, 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
  3. Step 3: Spoon the tomato mixture evenly over the cod fillets. Sprinkle 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs over the top and drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
  4. Step 4: Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden and bubbling.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and drizzle 1 tbsp lemon juice over the fillets before serving.

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