Baked Cod with Tomato-Olive Ragout and Basil

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Tender baked cod fillets topped with a vibrant ragout of cherry tomatoes, olives, and fresh basil, bursting with Mediterranean flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs cod fillets, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 4 cod fillets and season both sides with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes until they soften and start to release juices.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup sliced pitted Kalamata olives and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, then remove from heat.
  5. Step 5: Place seasoned cod fillets on top of the tomato-olive mixture, drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using) over the fish.
  6. Step 6: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Step 7: Serve the cod topped with the warm ragout and garnish with additional basil if desired.

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