Mediterranean Baked Cod With Tomatoes And Couscous
A quick, flavorful sheet-pan dinner featuring flaky cod and burst cherry tomatoes. Perfect for a light yet satisfying Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the cod fillets and cherry tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Drizzle the fish and tomatoes generously with…
Drizzle the fish and tomatoes generously with olive oil, then season everything with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the tomatoes begin to burst and release their juices.
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While the fish bakes
While the fish bakes, bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in the dry whole wheat couscous, a pinch of salt, and a quick splash of olive oil. Remove from heat immediately, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
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Divide the fluffy couscous between two plates
Divide the fluffy couscous between two plates. Top with the baked cod, the blistered tomatoes alongside their roasting juices, and the kalamata olives. Serve with fresh lemon wedges to squeeze over the top.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Cod cooks very quickly and can…
Cod cooks very quickly and can easily dry out, so check it at the 12-minute mark. It should be opaque and separate easily when gently prodded with a fork.
The juices from the burst tomatoes…
The juices from the burst tomatoes and olive oil create a natural, deeply flavorful sauce. Make sure to scrape the pan and spoon it over your couscous.
If you want to boost the…
If you want to boost the flavor of the couscous even more, swap the boiling water for a low-sodium vegetable or seafood broth.
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