Baked Cod with Tomato-Olive Sauce and Feta Crumble
Flaky cod fillets baked under a vibrant sauce of tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and capers, finished with a sprinkle of salty feta cheese. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs cod fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced 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.
Ingredients
- 4 (6 oz each) cod fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 2: In a bowl, combine 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives, 2 tbsp drained capers, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to coat.
- Step 3: Place 4 cod fillets in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 4: Spoon the tomato-olive mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
- Step 5: Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 6: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving warm.








