Mediterranean Cod with Tomatoes & Olives

Dinner

Mediterranean Cod with Tomatoes & Olives

295kcal
32gprotein
5 minprep
20 mincook
2servings
Easy

Flaky cod fillets baked in a rich tomato sauce with olives, capers, and herbs. A classic Mediterranean dish that's ready in 25 minutes.

High ProteinLow CarbGluten Free

Ingredients

  • 2 cod fillets (about 150g each)
  • 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
  • 80g kalamata olives, pitted
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh basil to serve
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in an oven-proof pan. Fry garlic for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes, olives, capers, and oregano. Simmer 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Nestle cod fillets into the sauce. Season well.

  5. 5

    Transfer to oven and bake 12–15 minutes until cod flakes easily.

  6. 6

    Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Tip: Cod is one of the leanest fish — just 82 calories per 100g with 18g of protein.

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