Baked Cod with Tomatoes and Olives
Tender cod fillets baked over a savory mixture of tomatoes, olives, onion, garlic, lemon, and herbs.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 200°C.
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Step 2
Halve the tomatoes and olives, thinly slice the onion, and mince the garlic.
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Step 3
Combine the tomatoes, onion, olives, garlic, and oregano with 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, ⅝ tsp (3 gr) salt, and ¼ tsp (0.5 gr) black pepper. Spread the mixture in the baking dish.
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Step 4
Bake the tomato mixture until it begins to soften and release its juices.
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Step 5
Pat the cod dry. Coat it with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil and season with the remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) salt and ¼ tsp (0.5 gr) black pepper, then nestle the fillets into the tomato mixture.
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Step 6
Bake until the cod is opaque, flakes easily, and reaches 63°C at its thickest point.
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Step 7
Zest and juice the lemon over the baked cod, then scatter with the parsley and serve.