Baked Herb-Crusted Cod with Roasted Tomato and Basil

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Flaky cod fillets baked with a savory herb crust, paired with oven-roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil for a bright, aromatic finish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 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: 15 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. Lightly grease a baking sheet with 1 tbsp olive oil. In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 tsp dried thyme.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 4 cod fillets (5 oz each) and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brush the top of each fillet with 1 tbsp olive oil, then press the breadcrumb mixture evenly onto each fillet to form a crust.
  3. Step 3: Arrange the crusted cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet. In another bowl, toss 2 cups cherry tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves, then spread them around the fish.
  4. Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the crust is golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil over the tomatoes and fish. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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