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Delicious fish served with tomato and olive sauce on a white plate.

One Pot Baked Cod with Tomatoes (45 Minutes)

Allie Hagerty
Oven-Roasted Cod with Tomatoes and Olives is an easy, elevated weeknight fish dinner with tender cod baked in a garlicky tomato sauce with white wine, Calabrian chili, briny olives, capers, and a savory anchovy boost. Ready in about 45 minutes, it’s perfect served over rice or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 12-inch oven-safe skillet
  • microplane
  • tongs
  • spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 4 6-ounce skinless center-cut cod fillets (or other mild white fish)
  • Kosher salt to taste (for fish)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste (for fish)
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small shallot finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 to 4 anchovy fillets finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Calabrian chili paste
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups cherry tomatoes (2 pints) halved
  • ¾ cup pitted green olives chopped
  • 3 tablespoons capers chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt for the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper for the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375° Fahrenheit / 190° Celsius. Season the cod lightly with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. You just want a nice baseline here since the sauce has plenty of bold, briny flavor.
  • In a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add the unsalted butter and let it cook until it smells nutty and turns light golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Keep an eye on it, because once it starts to toast, it moves quickly.
  • Add the shallot and cook until softened and sweet, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garlic, anchovies, and Calabrian chili paste, and cook for 30 to 60 seconds, stirring the whole time. The anchovies should start to melt right into the butter.
  • Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for about 2 minutes so it reduces slightly and the sharpness cooks off.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and start to collapse into a jammy, saucy situation.
  • Stir in the green olives, capers, and lemon juice. Season the sauce with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper, then turn off the heat.
  • Stir in the lemon zest, dill, and basil so everything stays bright and fresh.
  • Nestle the cod into the sauce so it comes about halfway up the sides of the fillets, and try to keep the tops mostly uncovered. Spoon sauce around the fish rather than over the top, so the fish still gets that just-roasted feel.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Optional broil: If you want a slightly browned top, switch the oven to broil and move the skillet to an upper rack. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, watching closely, until the tops are just lightly golden.
  • Spoon plenty of sauce over the fish and serve it warm with crusty bread, rice, or grains to catch every drop. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Serving suggestion: Serve over white rice or with crusty bread to soak up the tomato-olive sauce, plus a simple arugula salad with olive oil and lemon.
  • Storage instructions: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently on the stove over low heat just until warmed through.
  • Important tip: Use thicker, center-cut cod if possible and start checking early, because thin fillets can overcook fast.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 33gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 1839mgPotassium: 1121mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1303IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Fish, Seafood
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