Sheet-Pan Mediterranean Cod with Capers & Cherry Tomatoes
Method
Prepare Sheet-Pan: Preheat the oven to 200°C and scatter the whole cherry tomatoes, capers, halved olives, and sliced garlic across a large, parchment-lined baking tray.
Season Vegetables: Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetable mixture, toss gently to coat evenly, and spread them into a single layer across the pan.
Nestle Fish: Pat the cod fillets thoroughly dry with kitchen paper, nestle them directly between the vegetables, and season with the dried oregano and lemon juice.
Bake Flawlessly: Roast for 12–15 minutes until the cherry tomatoes begin to burst their skins and the cod flakes easily with a fork, then serve immediately.
Nutritional Insight: Lean Atlantic cod provides an exceptionally pure, high-density protein source that triggers rapid satiety signals while fermented capers and olives feed a diverse, thriving gut microbiome. Culinary Hack: Salt the cod fillets heavily for 10 minutes before rinsing and patting dry; this draws out excess moisture, firming up the flesh so it holds its shape perfectly on the hot sheet-pan.
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