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Baked Cod Italian Style

Tender cod fillets baked with tomatoes, olives, and capers in a vibrant Italian sauce. A light, healthy weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
245
Protein
34g
Baked Cod Italian Style
italianseafoodbakedweeknightmediterraneanquick

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in crushed tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Nestle cod fillets into the sauce, spooning some sauce over the top.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

  6. Step 6

    Remove from oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch oven-safe skillet
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • wooden spoon
  • paper towels
  • measuring spoons

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