Baked Greek-Style Cod with Lemon, Olives, and Feta
Flaky baked cod fillets infused with bright lemon, briny olives, and creamy feta for a fresh Mediterranean flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 28 minutes, pairs cod fillets, olive oil, lemon juice 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.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces, about 6 oz each cod fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup, pitted and halved kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup, crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 thin slices for garnish lemon slices
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 4 cod fillets in a baking dish and drizzle with 3 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Sprinkle 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried oregano evenly over the fillets.
- Step 2: Scatter 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup halved kalamata olives, and 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese over and around the fish.
- Step 3: Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 4 lemon slices before serving.
