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Mediterranean Baked Cod with Garlic Lemon and Cherry Tomatoes Healthy Recipe

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A quick, high-protein Mediterranean cod dish with juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic, and zesty lemon. Healthy and flavorful, this recipe uses olive oil, fresh herbs, and light roasting for a tender, heart-healthy weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 lemons (1 juice, 2 zest)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh herbs (oregano, dill, and parsley, mixed)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C)
Arrange cod fillets in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet
Season fillets with sea salt, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary
Top each with cherry tomato halves, minced garlic, and lemon zest slices
Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice evenly over the fillets
Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 3–5 minutes until tomatoes blister
Let rest 5 minutes before serving

Notes

Use room-temperature tomatoes for even cooking
Olive oil can be substituted with avocado oil for similar benefits
Cod should be opaque and flake easily when done

  • Author: Zoey
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Mediterranean Basics
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with tomato-mustard glaze
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg