Baked Cod with Tomato-Caper Relish and Garlic Herb Breadcrumbs

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Delicate cod fillets baked under a vibrant tomato-caper relish topped with crispy garlic herb breadcrumbs for a light, flavorful seafood dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs cod fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, combine 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp drained capers, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir gently to make the tomato-caper relish.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 cod fillets (5 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place fillets in a lightly oiled baking dish.
  3. Step 3: Spoon the tomato-caper relish evenly over the cod fillets.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs with 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sprinkle this garlic herb breadcrumb mixture evenly over the tomato topping.
  5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the breadcrumb topping is golden and crisp. Serve immediately.

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