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Oven Baked Cod with Lemon and Dill on Spinach

Oven Baked Cod with Lemon and Dill on Spinach

This quick & healthy dish is bursting with flavor! Oven Baked Cod with Lemon and Dill sits on garlicky spinach for a delicious dinner in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 277 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • sauté pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds cod fillet 6-ounce individual fillets or 1 (1 ½-pound) whole fillet
  • 1 tablespoon lemon-flavored olive oil can substitute regular extra virgin olive oil and a splash of lemon juice
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 large lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for greasing baking dish
  • 5 large green onions chopped (white, light green and some dark green part)
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic or more to taste – can also use shallots
  • 15 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons Italian breadcrumbs preferably Panko
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes optional
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a 9 by 12-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Rinse cod fillets under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Place cod fillet(s) in prepared dish and brush with lemon olive oil. In a small bowl, combine feta cheese, lemon zest and dill; sprinkle on top of the cod.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes per 1-inch of thickness (at its thickest point), until opaque and just cooked through.
  • Switch the heat to broil and broil for 2 minutes to melt and lightly brown some of the cheese.
  • In a large sauté pan, heat 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add green onions, garlic and around half of the spinach. Cook until wilted, then add remaining spinach and continue to cook.
  • Remove from heat and stir in bread crumbs and red pepper flakes (if using); season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide cooked spinach among four dinner plates. Top with cod fillet. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Gluten free: Use gluten free breadcrumbs. Make ahead: fish can be prepared but not baked earlier in the day, covered and refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 37gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 397mgPotassium: 1410mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10494IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Lemon Feta Baked Cod, Mediterranean Cod with Feta & Herbs
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