Mediterranean Baked Cod with Olives and Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 4 thick cod fillets
• 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
• 80 g pitted black olives
• 1 red pepper
• 3 clove garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 15 g fresh basil

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C). Dice the red pepper and slice the garlic.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in an ovenproof frying pan or shallow casserole over a medium heat. Fry the pepper and garlic for 4 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add the chopped tomatoes, olives and dried oregano. Season and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Nestle the cod fillets into the tomato sauce, drizzle with the remaining olive oil and season the fish.

5. 5

   Transfer to the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.

6. 6

   Scatter with fresh basil leaves and serve with crusty bread or couscous.