Greek-Style Baked Cod with Tomatoes and Olives

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

A light and aromatic baked cod featuring ripe tomatoes, briny olives, and fresh herbs, capturing the essence of Greek coastal cuisine. This Greek-inspired seafood recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 28 minutes, pairs cod fillets, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives 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 (6 oz each) cod fillets
• 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives
• 3 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, combine 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss well to coat.
2. Step 2: Place 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) on top of the tomato and olive mixture. Drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice evenly over the fish.
3. Step 3: Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from oven, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top, and serve immediately.