Description
A vibrant and healthy Cod & Cherry Tomato Bake featuring succulent cod loins baked with cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and fresh basil. Served alongside tender new potatoes and fine green beans, this dish offers a balanced and flavorful meal perfect for a wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato and Cod Bake
- 200g vine cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp finely chopped basil leaves
- 6 Kalamata olives, halved
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cod loins, about 130g each
Sides
- 300g new potatoes, halved
- 180g fine green beans, ends trimmed
Dressing
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Tomato Mixture: Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6. In a small non-stick roasting tin or shallow ovenproof dish, toss the halved cherry tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of the finely chopped basil, halved Kalamata olives, grated garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Add Cod and Bake: Place the two cod loins on top of the tomato mixture in the dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Cook Potatoes and Beans: Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to boil. Place the halved new potatoes in the boiling water with a steamer set over the pan holding the trimmed fine green beans. Cook both for about 15 minutes or until tender.
- Plate the Beans and Cod: Arrange the cooked fine green beans in the center of two dinner plates. Place the baked cod loins on top of the beans.
- Prepare Dressing and Serve: Pour the roasted cherry tomatoes along with all their juices into a bowl. Mix with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped basil, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Spoon this flavorful mixture over the cod and beans. Serve the boiled new potatoes on the side. Optionally, sprinkle with cracked black pepper to taste.
Notes
- Ensure the cod loins are fresh and cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) for optimal safety and taste.
- The recipe is naturally gluten free and suitable for a low-fat diet.
- For a stronger garlic flavor, you may add an additional half clove grated garlic to the tomato mixture.
- Using a non-stick roasting tin helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Feel free to substitute Kalamata olives with other black olives if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: cod bake, cherry tomatoes, Mediterranean diet, healthy fish recipe, baked cod, easy dinner, low fat, gluten free
