Baked cod with tomatoes, olives, and capers recipe
Looking for a healthy and tasty fish recipe?
This easy baked cod meal is full of Mediterranean flavor. And is quick and easy to cook.
Ingredients:
• 1 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand
• 1 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and torn
• 1 small yellow onion, sliced
• ½ cup red wine
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons capers
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 6 6-oz. cod fillets
• Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a 3-quart baking dish, combine the tomatoes, olives, onion, wine, oil, capers, crushed red pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of black pepper; stir to mix.
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Roast the mixture until the tomatoes have softened and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 35 to 40 minutes. You can prepare this part of the recipe up to a day ahead.
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When ready to serve, reheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Season the cod fillets with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and more black pepper.
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Nestle the fish in the tomato mixture and bake until the cod is just cooked through, which should take about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Enjoy your meal with a side of fluffy couscous or steamed white rice for a complete dining experience. This dish is sure to impress with its bold flavors and Mediterranean flair! Bon appétit! ️
