Baked Cod with Tomato, Olive and Caper Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 cod fillets, about 150 g each
• 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
• 80 g black olives, pitted
• 2 tbsp capers, rinsed
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 200°C. Warm oil in an oven-safe pan and gently cook garlic for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add tomatoes, olives, capers, and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 8 minutes to thicken.

3. 3

   Nestle the cod into the sauce and sprinkle with lemon zest.

4. 4

   Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, depending on thickness, until the fish flakes and is safely cooked.

5. 5

   Rest for 2 minutes and finish with parsley before serving.