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If you're looking for a healthy, flavorful dinner that comes together with very little cleanup, this Greek Cod Sheet Pan Dinner is the perfect recipe.
Tender cod is baked alongside juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, sweet red onion, garlic, fresh spinach, and creamy feta for a meal that's bursting with classic Mediterranean flavors.
Everything cooks on a single sheet pan, making this an easy weeknight dinner that's both simple and impressive.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
One pan means minimal cleanup.
Packed with fresh Mediterranean ingredients.
Ready in about 45 minutes.
Light, healthy, and naturally high in protein.
Perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
4 cod fillets (about 2 pounds)
1 pound cherry tomatoes
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 lemon, sliced
1/2 cup white wine
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Zest of 1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roast the vegetables
Arrange the cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, sliced red onion, garlic cloves, and lemon slices on a large sheet pan.
Drizzle with 4 tablespoons olive oil and pour the white wine over everything. Sprinkle with the oregano and a few grinds of black pepper, then toss to coat evenly.
Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
3. Season the cod
While the vegetables are roasting, pat the cod fillets dry.
Drizzle them with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, then season with the salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.
4. Add the spinach
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and scatter the chopped spinach over the roasted vegetables. Gently stir so the spinach begins to wilt into the warm vegetable mixture.
5. Bake the fish
Nestle the seasoned cod fillets on top of the vegetables and spinach.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta evenly over the pan.
Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and is cooked through.
6. Garnish and serve
Finish with fresh dill before serving.
Enjoy this Greek cod sheet pan dinner on its own, or serve it with crusty bread, rice, roasted potatoes, or orzo to soak up the delicious Mediterranean pan juices.
Tips for Success
Pat the cod dry before seasoning to help it cook evenly.
Try to use fillets that are similar in thickness so they finish cooking at the same time.
Do not overcook the fish. Cod is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
If your tomatoes are especially large, cut them in half so they roast more evenly.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a 300°F oven or in a skillet over low heat to help keep the cod tender.
