Baked Cod with Tomato-Olive Sauce and Herb Couscous

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Flaky cod fillets baked with a vibrant tomato and olive sauce, served alongside fragrant herb-infused couscous for a light, Mediterranean-inspired dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free option), ready in about 30 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 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss well.
  2. Step 2: Arrange 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) in a baking dish and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spoon the tomato-olive mixture evenly over the fish. Drizzle with 2 tbsp lemon juice.
  3. Step 3: Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, bring 1 1/4 cups chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in 1 cup couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 1 tbsp olive oil.
  5. Step 5: Serve the baked cod topped with the tomato-olive sauce alongside the herb couscous for a balanced meal.

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