Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon

Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon

Valentine's Day Dinner Idea

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 40m
Temp.: 325 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

325
calories
6,1g
fat
48,4g
carbohydrates
21,7g
protein
3mg
cholesterol
554mg
sodium
Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon

Recipe Description

This Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon is a delicious taste of the Greek Islands! Nothing says summer sunshine more than a combination of lemon, thyme and delicious fish. Served with tender potatoes. Bring a slice of summer to your kitchen all year round with this tasty meal. 

It is so simple to make this delicious dish. Start by placing lemon slices in a single layer on a baking pan. Sprinkle with thyme sprigs and olives. Cut each potato in half and place in a large bowl. Cover the potatoes with water and microwave until tender. Drain the potatoes and scatter them around the edge of the pan. Place the cod fillets on the lemon slices. Drizzle the whole dish with olive oil  and season with salt and pepper. Transfer the dish to the oven and roast until fish is cooked through. Serve with the potatoes and olives. Yum!

To make Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 450 °F.

  2. 2

    Make lemon base for fish

    2 min
    Step 2 - Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon

    Place 3 sliced small lemons in a single layer in a baking pan. Sprinkle with 8 thyme and 20 olives.

  3. 3

    Cook potatoes

    10 min
    Step 3 - Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon

    Cut each potato in half and place them in a large bowl. Cover with water and cook for about 10 minutes in the microwave until tender.

  4. 4

    Drain and place in the baking pan

    2 min
    Step 4 - Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon

    Drain the potatoes and place them around the edge of the baking pan with the lemons.

  5. 5

    Place fish on the lemons

    2 min
    Step 5 - Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon

    Place 6 cod fillets on the lemon slices and drizzle the fish and potatoes with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

  6. 6

    Season

    1 min
    Step 6 - Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon

    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  7. 7

    Roast

    25 min
    Step 7 - Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon

    Reduce the oven temperature to 325 °F and roast the cod for 25 minutes until cooked through.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon

    Serve immediately.

This Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon will bring a slice of Greek sunshine to your kitchen this Valentines Day! Try this one out soon and tag @cookmerecipes in your fish posts.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Xandra
November 26, 2024
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Simplicity is key in this dish. I made this for our anniversary last summer while the kids were at gramma's. The lemon and olives brought back memories of our holiday in Greece. It was absolutely fresh and reminded us of the sunshine together.

Catherine Peterson
September 30, 2024
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Superb! Made this for my family and they asked for seconds.

Patricia Johnson
September 23, 2024
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This recipe is a total winner! Made it for my anniversary and we loved it.

Samantha
June 3, 2024
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So tangy delicious! I made this dish for my family's summer picnic, and it was a hit! The cod was flaky, and the olives gave it just the right kick. Can't wait to make it again!

Daisy Smith
April 28, 2024
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Superb lemony cod!

David Horton
November 12, 2023
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A brilliant summer dish!

Una
October 13, 2023
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I tried this roasted cod recipe last weekend and it was superb. The olives and lemon brought a lovely Mediterranean flavour. I served it with friends, and we felt like we were on holiday. It was so simple, I'd definitely make it again.

Xavier Alighieri
October 5, 2023
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Man, this Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon is absolutely superb! My wife and I had a cozy night in with a glass of wine, and this dish totally hit the spot! Super easy to make, too! Olive oil and lemon just make it zing! Can't wait to whip this up again!

Quinn Baker
September 18, 2023
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I made this dish for friends last weekend. The roasted cod with olives was a hit! It reminded me of my trip to Greece. Such a simple recipe that tastes like a summer vacation!

Karen
July 25, 2023
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I tried the Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon on a Sunday when I had friends over. It was so simple to make! The flavors reminded me of my trip to Greece last summer. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe!

Sam
June 18, 2023
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Superb! This dish was a hit during our family dinner. The lemon and olives added a zing that everyone loved.

Ulysse Martin
June 17, 2023
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This Roasted Cod recipe is absolutely superb! My wife and I made this for our anniversary and it felt like we were on a Greek island. So easy and delicious! We can’t wait to cook it again.

Quinn Adams
March 2, 2023
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Loved this recipe! So simple, and super yummy! Made it for my friends, and they were impressed!

Sandy
February 27, 2023
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I made this cod recipe for my wife’s birthday. She loved the flavors and simplicity. Everyone enjoyed it.

Michael
September 10, 2021
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This Roasted Cod with Olives and Lemon turned out superb. I made it for my wife's birthday, and she loved it. The fresh lemon and olives gave it a lovely taste. Simple to prepare, it brought a slice of summer into our home. Thrilled!

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