Description
A light and flavorful baked cod dish with vine cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and fresh basil, served alongside tender new potatoes and green beans. This Mediterranean-inspired meal combines juicy, roasted fish with fresh herbs and tangy balsamic dressing for a healthy and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish and Tomato Bake
- 200g vine cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp finely chopped basil leaves (divided)
- 6 Kalamata olives, halved
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cod loins, about 130g each
Vegetables
- 300g new potatoes, halved
- 180g fine green beans, ends trimmed
Dressing
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6 to prepare for baking the cod and tomatoes.
- Prepare tomato mixture and cod: In a small non-stick roasting tin or shallow ovenproof dish, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of finely chopped basil, Kalamata olives, grated garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place the cod loins on top of the tomato mixture.
- Bake cod and tomatoes: Place the roasting tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Cook potatoes and beans: While the cod bakes, put the halved new potatoes in a pan with water to boil. Use a steamer set over the pot to steam the trimmed green beans. Cook both for about 15 minutes or until tender.
- Plate the vegetables and cod: Arrange the cooked green beans in the center of two dinner plates and place the baked cod on top of the beans.
- Make dressing and serve: Transfer the roasted tomatoes and their juices into a bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon basil, extra virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, mixing well. Spoon this mixture over the cod. Serve the boiled potatoes on the side and, if desired, sprinkle with cracked black pepper.
Notes
- If Kalamata olives are unavailable, substitute with any other black olives for a similar flavor.
- Ensure the cod is fresh or thawed completely for best cooking results.
- You can use a microwave or pressure cooker to speed up cooking potatoes and beans if preferred.
- Adding a sprinkle of cracked black pepper enhances flavor but is optional.
- Use a steamer insert or a metal colander that fits over the pot for steaming beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: cod bake, cherry tomatoes, baked fish recipe, Mediterranean cod, healthy seafood dinner, cod and potatoes, easy fish recipes
