Pan-Seared Cod with Mediterranean Olive and Tomato Relish

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Lightly pan-seared cod fillets topped with a vibrant, fresh olive and tomato relish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs cod fillets, extra virgin olive oil, salt 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 4 cod fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Place cod fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until the edges are opaque and skin is crisp. Flip and cook 3 more minutes until fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
  3. Step 3: While the fish cooks, combine 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Stir gently until combined.
  4. Step 4: Remove cod from skillet and place on serving plates. Spoon the Mediterranean olive and tomato relish evenly over each fillet and serve immediately.

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