Caffeine Free Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives and Tomatoes
Bright, briny, and deeply satisfying, this skillet dish brings together flaky cod, jammy cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and capers in a way that feels like a proper restaurant meal with surprisingly little effort. The spice rub — smoked paprika, cumin, and turmeric — gives the fish a warm, golden crust before it ever hits the oven, layering in complexity that goes way beyond a simple weeknight bake. Everything comes together in a single oven-safe skillet, which means the tomatoes and olives bubble down into a savory, lemon-kissed sauce that the cod just soaks up as it finishes cooking. For anyone steering clear of caffeine, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient on the list is wholesome and straightforward, with zero hidden stimulants to worry about. Fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon at the end keep it tasting vibrant and light rather than heavy. Serve it straight from the pan with lemon wedges on the side and maybe some crusty bread to catch every last drop of that sauce.
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4 servings
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each), about 1 inch thick
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 pint (10 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 lemon, half juiced and half cut into wedges for serving
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, cumin, and turmeric. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels, then rub both sides of each fillet with 1 tbsp of the olive oil and the spice mixture.
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