Oven-Roasted Cod with Cherry Tomato and Caper Medley

Ingredients

- 1 ½ lbs cod fillets
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions, grated parmesan, crumbled feta, or crushed pork rinds

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Prepare the Cod
Rinse the cod fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Arrange the fillets in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking dish.

3. Season the Cod
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the cod fillets and evenly sprinkle the lemon pepper seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.

4. Tomato and Caper Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, capers, chopped basil, and lemon zest. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the juice of one lemon. Mix well to coat the ingredients.

5. Assemble the Dish
Distribute the tomato and caper mixture evenly over the seasoned cod fillets. Drizzle the melted butter over the entire dish.

6. Roast in the Oven
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

7. Garnish and Serve
Remove from oven and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley. Add any optional toppings such as sliced green onions, grated parmesan, crumbled feta, or crushed pork rinds for additional flavor and texture.

8. Plate the Dish
Serve the oven-roasted cod fillets hot, accompanied by the roasted cherry tomatoes and capers.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

- PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 700 total calories

Keywords

- Oven-roasted cod
- Cherry tomato medley
- Caper sauce
- Lemon basil fish
- Easy dinner recipes
- Healthy seafood dinner
- Gourmet fish dish
- Roasted garlic fish
- Mediterranean flavors
- Quick family meals

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