Cod Fillets with Orange and Cracked Green Olive Salsa
Brighten up your dinner table with these succulent Cod Fillets with Orange and Cracked Green Olive Salsa, an inspired blend of Mediterranean and citrus flavors. Tender, oven-baked cod fillets serve as the perfect canvas for the vibrant salsa, which combines sweet, juicy orange segments with the briny punch of cracked green olives, the sharp bite of red onion, and a fragrant medley of fresh parsley and mint. A drizzle of olive oil and a splash of zesty lemon juice tie it all together for a light yet flavor-packed dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is impressive to serve. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party. Pair it with roasted vegetables or a simple mixed green salad for a wholesome, citrus-infused feast! Keywords: baked cod recipe, citrus olive salsa, Mediterranean cod, quick seafood dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) cod fillets
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large (peeled and segmented) navel oranges
- 0.75 cup (roughly chopped) cracked green olives
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon (chopped) fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove (minced) garlic
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the cod with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with sea salt and black pepper on both sides.
Bake the cod fillets in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
While the cod is baking, prepare the salsa. In a medium bowl, combine the orange segments, cracked green olives, red onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice, garlic, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Gently toss the salsa to combine, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Once the cod is cooked, transfer the fillets to serving plates.
Spoon the orange and cracked green olive salsa generously over each fillet.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh parsley or mint, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1389 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.4 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 292 mg | 97% | |
| Sodium | 5539 mg | 241% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 129.0 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3760 mg | 80% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
