Baked Cod with Orange, Caper and Olive Sauce Recipe

Name: Baked Cod with Orange, Caper and Olive Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 orange; 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded plum tomato; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 3 tablespoons minced red onion; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 teaspoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives; 1 tablespoon chopped drained capers; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 4 6-ounce cod fillet pieces

Servings: persons

1 orange
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded plum tomato
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons minced red onion
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
1 tablespoon chopped drained capers
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
4 6-ounce cod fillet pieces

1
Preheat oven to 500F.
2
Using vegetable peeler, remove peel and white pith from orange.
3
Cut twenty 2-inch-long, 1/8-inch-wide strips from orange peel and reserve.
4
Chop orange; place in small bowl.
5
Add tomato and next 7 ingredients to chopped orange; stir to blend.
6
Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Spray 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray.
8
Arrange cod in prepared dish.
9
Sprinkle orange strips evenly over fish.
10
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
11
Bake until fish is opaque in center, about 10 minutes.
12
Spoon sauce over fish.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 orange, 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded plum tomato, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 3 tablespoons minced red onion, and more.

Yes, Baked Cod with Orange, Caper and Olive Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Cod with Orange, Caper and Olive Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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