Baked Cod with Tomato-Olive Relish and Lemon-Caper Dressing

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Delicate cod fillets baked to flaky perfection topped with a bright tomato and olive relish, finished with a zesty lemon-caper dressing for a fresh seafood dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 4 cod fillets and season evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Place fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and toss gently.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped capers, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Step 5: Once cod is baked, spoon the tomato-olive relish evenly over each fillet, then drizzle with the lemon-caper dressing.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately with your choice of side, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

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