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Baked Cod with Feta, Lemon, and Dill on Spinach

This quick & healthy dish is bursting with flavor! Feta, lemon and dill top flaky cod nestled on garlicky spinach, creating a vibrant and delicious dinner in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Lemon Feta Baked Cod, Mediterranean Cod with Feta & Herbs
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Lee Clayton Roper

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds cod fillet 6-ounce individual fillets or 1 (1 1/2-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
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 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
  • 1/2 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 (I use my hands); sprinkle on top of the cod.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes per 1-inch of thickness (at its thickest point), until opaque and just cooked through. The cooking time is dependant on the thickness of the fillets; it is done when the internal temperature in the middle of the thickest part of the cod reaches 135 to 140 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
  • Switch the heat to broil and broil for 2 minutes to melt and lightly brown some of the cheese. Keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn’t burn! Remove from oven and, because it will keep cooking, let the fish rest at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  • In a large sauté pan or skillet, heat 2 teaspoons regular extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add green onions, garlic and around half of the spinach. Cook, stirring, just until the spinach is wilted. Add remaining spinach and continue to cook, stirring, just until wilted.
  • Remove from heat and stir in bread crumbs and red pepper flakes (if using); season to taste 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. Bring to room temperature before baking.
Tip: Check out my tips for buying and storing fresh fish!

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 1410mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10494IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 4mg