Baked Cod with Tomato-Olive Salsa and Basil

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Delicate cod fillets baked with a vibrant salsa of tomatoes, olives, and fresh basil, creating a Mediterranean-inspired light and flavorful dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, salt, 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: 15 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 salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup pitted sliced Kalamata olives, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, tossing gently to marry flavors.
  3. Step 3: Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and spoon the tomato-olive salsa evenly over each fillet.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the fillets and bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.

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