One Pan Mediterranean Baked Cod

Experience the essence of the Mediterranean with One Pan Baked Cod! Succulent cod meets a vibrant array of Mediterranean flavors, all on a single pan for easy prep and cleanup.

You can find the video here: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/878342733560103643/

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Prep time: 20 min Servings: 4

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Ingredients :

⁣ 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 small fennel bulb, stocks and fronds removed (sub 1 large shallot or ½ yellow onion)

3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1 tbsp. capers

5 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 tbsp. red wine vinegar

1 tsp. honey

1 tsp. kosher salt, divided

a pinch of red chili flakes (optional)

1-1.25 lbs. cod, cut into four fillets (sub halibut or sea bass)

½ tsp. black pepper

4 thinly sliced lemon slices (from 1 lemon)

chopped fresh basil leaves for serving

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 :

Step 1 - Preheat oven to 400ºF = 204°C

Step 2 - Remove the stalks and root end of the fennel bulb, and slice the bulb into quarters.

Step 3 - Remove the core from each quarter with your knife, and then thinly slice each quarter.

Step 4 - To a 4-quart baking dish, combine tomatoes, fennel, garlic, capers, 3 Tbsp. of the olive oil, vinegar, honey, ½ tsp. salt, and a pinch of chili flakes (optional); stir well to combine.

Step 5 - Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tomatoes are broken down and jammy.

Step 6 - Meanwhile, pat the fish dry with paper towels, and brush all over with remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil.

Step 7 - Season fish with remaining ½ tsp. salt and black pepper.

Step 8 - Toss the tomato mixture, and nestle the fish fillets in the pan, spacing evenly apart.

Step 9 - Top each fillet with one thin lemon slice.

Step 10 - Roast until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 11 - Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil.

Step 12 - Spoon the tomato mixture over fish fillets when serving.

𝑩𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕! 😊🤍