Tomato olive baked cod brings mild white fish together with juicy tomatoes, briny olives and spinach. The vegetables make a light sauce in the baking dish, so there is no breading or separate sauce to prepare.
Tips for tomato olive baked cod
Use thawed fish rather than adding frozen fillets directly to the dish; excess ice can dilute the sauce. Haddock is a practical swap with a similar thickness. Olives vary in saltiness, so taste the cooked vegetables before adding more salt. This is a light dinner; add a green salad or an extra vegetable if desired.
Makes 4 servings. One serving is one of 4 equal portions of all listed ingredients, including the specified sides and sauces. Prep: 15 minutes; cook: 25 minutes; total elapsed time: 40 minutes.
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Tomato Olive Baked Cod with Spinach
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb cod fillets raw, thawed; four equal portions
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes about 10 ounces, halved
- 1/3 cup green olives pitted, drained, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach washed and dried
- 1/4 tsp table salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Toss tomatoes, olives, oil and garlic in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Roast 10 minutes.
- Pat cod dry and season with salt and pepper. Stir spinach into the hot tomatoes until it begins to wilt, then nestle fish into the vegetables in a single layer. Drizzle lemon juice over everything.
- Bake 10–15 minutes more, depending on thickness, until fish reaches 145°F in its thickest part and flakes easily. If a thick piece needs longer, check every 2 minutes.
- Spoon one-quarter of the vegetables and juices over each fish portion. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage and meal prep
Refrigerate within 2 hours at 40°F or below. Use within 3 days for best quality. Reheat covered in a 300°F oven with its tomato juices until 165°F. Freezing the finished spinach mixture may soften its texture.
More practical ideas
For another option, try Tuna Melt Stuffed Tomatoes. Our meal prep tips can help with planning and storing leftovers.
About the nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates, calculated from all listed ingredients and divided into 4 equal servings. Total carbohydrates include fiber. Different brands, substitutions and extra sides change the result. This development draft has not been kitchen-tested.