**MEDITERRANEAN BAKED COD RECIPE**
**Ingredients:**
– Cod: This recipe suggests cod for its affordability and mild flavor, but other firm white fish like halibut or sea bass work well too.
– Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes turn wonderfully jammy while baking, offering lycopene, a potent antioxidant.
– Fennel: With a mild anise flavor, fennel, a popular Italian vegetable, includes a bulb-like base, celery-like stalks, and feathery fronds—all edible!
– Garlic: Fresh garlic, preferably more than 3 cloves for garlic enthusiasts.
– Capers: Add a salty, briny bite to elevate the dish.
– Lemon: Optional but adds a bright flavor and enhances presentation with fresh lemon slices.
– Basil: Fresh basil gives a vibrant finish.
– Vinegar: Red wine vinegar is preferred, but white wine or rice wine vinegar works too.
– Honey: A touch of honey amplifies the sweetness of tomatoes.
– EVOO: Olive oil, heart-healthy and rich in polyphenols, is a key element in Mediterranean cooking.
*Substitutions and Additions:*
– Omit Fennel: Replace with shallots or yellow onion if fennel feels unfamiliar.
– Use Salmon: Salmon fillets are a beautiful alternative to white fish.
– Make Spicy: Add a pinch of chili flakes for a kick.
– Use Whole Tomatoes: In summer, opt for beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes cut into 1-inch chunks.
**Step-by-Step Instructions:**
1. *Roast Tomatoes and Fennel:* Combine tomatoes, fennel, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, honey, and capers in a baking dish. Roast until tomatoes break down and become jammy.
2. *Bake Fish:* Rub cod with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then place on top of the tomato mixture. Bake until firm and flaky. Garnish with basil and serve!
**Serving Suggestions:**
Serve Mediterranean Baked Cod with a vibrant side salad and fresh bread or focaccia. Salad options include Edamame Salad, Warm Lentil Salad with Feta, Mediterranean Lentil Salad (can be served warm or chilled), Zucchini Orzo Salad (ideal for summer), and Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (ready in just 15 minutes with bright flavors).
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This one pan baked Mediterranean Cod is all about simple techniques yet sophisticated flavors we’ve made this healthy dinner so many times I’ve lost count but you’ll start by roasting cherry tomatoes and fennel in a simple garlic Caper mixture until the tomatoes break down and form a sauce Nestle in
Some seasoned Cod filets top with lemon slices and bake again until the Cod is firm and Flaky garnish with fresh basil and enjoy