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Herb-Baked Cod with Roasted Tomatoes

Flaky cod fillets baked over a bed of burst cherry tomatoes, garlic, and capers with a fragrant parsley-oregano crust and a drizzle of olive oil.

37 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

MediterraneanDinnerOvenDASHPescatarianHigh ProteinDairy-FreeGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets skinless cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained, drained
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 lemon, zested, sliced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with a little extra-virgin olive oil.

  2. 2

    Scatter 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, 4 cloves minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp drained capers, drained in the prepared dish. Drizzle with half the 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, season with a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper, and toss. Roast 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl stir together 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, lemon zest from 1 lemon, remaining extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.

  4. 4

    Pat 4 fillets skinless cod fillets (about 6 oz each) dry. Place over roasted tomatoes and spoon herb mixture evenly over each fillet. Lay lemon slices around the fish.

  5. 5

    Bake 12 to 14 minutes until cod is opaque, flakes easily, and internal temperature reads 145°F (63°C).

  6. 6

    Serve immediately, spooning burst tomatoes and pan juices over the fish.

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