Baked Cod with Tomato Olive Tapenade

Nutrition Information

Ingredients

• 4 (6oz each) Cod fillets
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and chopped)
• 2 tbsp Capers (drained)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup Fresh basil (chopped)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil (divided)
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
• to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, chopped olives, capers, minced garlic, basil, 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using

3. 3

   Season tapenade with a pinch of salt and pepper, mix well

4. 4

   Brush a baking dish with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil

5. 5

   Pat cod fillets dry and place in the baking dish

6. 6

   Season fish with salt and pepper

7. 7

   Spoon the tomato-olive tapenade generously over each fillet

8. 8

   Bake for 15-18 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque

9. 9

   Don't overbake or fish will be dry

10. 10

    Remove from oven and let rest for 2 minutes

11. 11

    Garnish with additional fresh basil

12. 12

    Serve immediately with a green salad or roasted vegetables