Best Baked Cod Ever | easy mediterranean diet recipes meals

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a nice flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth maintains moisture without alcohol.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Slice the potatoes into quarter-inch slices and pat them dry.

Layer the potatoes in a baking dish, seasoning with salt, pepper, and a spritz of olive oil in between.

Toss in garlic cloves with the skin still on.

Place the baking dish in the oven for 30 minutes.

While the potatoes are baking, slice the zucchini, salt it, and cover it with a paper towel to wick away moisture.

Dice the zucchini after it has released moisture.

Mince chives for garnish.

Pin prick the tomatoes to prevent them from exploding in the oven.

Season the cod evenly and top each piece with a slice of lemon.

After 30 minutes, check the potatoes; they should be crispy on the edges and browned.

Lay the cod on top of the potatoes.

Fill the dish with olives, tomatoes, and zucchini.

Return the dish to the oven for another 8 to 10 minutes.

Check the internal temperature of the fish; it should be around 145°F (63°C).

Plate the baked cod dinner and garnish with chives.

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