Easy Greek Baked Cod – A Light and Flavorful Mediterranean Dish
This Easy Greek Baked Cod is a light, flaky, and flavorful dish infused with Mediterranean ingredients like olive oil, lemon, garlic, and oregano. Quick to prepare and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a perfect healthy weeknight dinner. Serve it with rice, quinoa, or a fresh Greek salad for a complete meal!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 4 fresh cod fillets
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Cod: Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and brush generously with the marinade.
- Add Extra Flavor: Scatter cherry tomatoes around the fish and crumble feta cheese on top if using.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh cod for the best results, but properly thawed frozen cod works too.
- Check for doneness at 12 minutes to prevent overcooking.
- For added crunch, sprinkle breadcrumbs mixed with olive oil before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg