Baked Lemon-Garlic Mediterranean Cod

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Flaky cod fillets baked with bright lemon, garlic, and herbs for a fresh, healthy Mediterranean-inspired meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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 (5 oz each) cod fillets
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Place 4 cod fillets (5 oz each) in a baking dish and pour the lemon-garlic mixture evenly over them, ensuring each fillet is coated.
3. Step 3: Scatter 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup pitted, halved kalamata olives around the cod.
4. Step 4: Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the tomatoes are softened.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven, sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with your choice of side.