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Mediterranean Baked Cod Packets with Zucchini and Olives

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Tender cod steamed in parchment with zucchini, olives, garlic, lemon, and herbs. A fast, healthy weeknight dish with minimal cleanup and coastal Mediterranean flavors.

  • Total Time: 33
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

4 cod fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
1 medium zucchini (1 cup diced)
1/4 cup green olives, pitted
1 lemon (2-3 slices, plus juice)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Cut 4 sheets of parchment paper (12×12″)
Place cod, zucchini, olives, lemon slices, garlic, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper in the center of each sheet
Drizzle 1/2 tsp lemon juice over cod
Fold parchment into packets by bringing edges together
Seal tightly with crimping or twisting ends
Bake 15-18 minutes until cod is flaky
Let rest 3-5 minutes before serving

Notes

Scale recipe by adjusting fillet count
Use thick-cut cod like Alaskan king cod
Substitute zucchini with broccoli or cherry tomatoes
Meal prep: freeze sealed, unbaked packets for up to 2 months
Serves well with Mediterranean roasted vegetables

  • Author: Mark
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 18
  • Category: Mediterranean Basics
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low-Fat, Seafood

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg