Sheet Pan Mediterranean Cod with Olive Salsa
Sheet Pan Mediterranean Cod with Olive Salsa is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your dinner table. This easy, one-pan recipe features flaky cod fillets topped with zesty olive salsa, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it offers a delightful combination of fresh ingredients and minimal cleanup, allowing you to serve up a stunning meal in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pitted olives (Kalamata or green), chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes, red onion, and garlic with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the vegetable mixture on one side of the baking sheet and place the cod fillets on the other side. Drizzle remaining olive oil over the fillets and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, mix olives, parsley, lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil in a bowl for the salsa.
- Once cooked, top each cod fillet with olive salsa before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Substitute cod with salmon or tilapia for variety. Add feta cheese or additional vegetables like zucchini for extra flavor.