GATHER:

  • 10-12 oz cod or halibut (2 5-6 oz fillets)

  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced or roughly chopped

  • 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives (or your favorite green olives), sliced or roughly chopped

  • 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes (or use sun-dried or chopped Roma tomatoes)

  • 2 tablespoons capers

  • 1 tsp dried basil leaves, crushed (or use 3-4 fresh leaves, chopped)

  • Cayenne pepper to taste (I used about 1/4 tsp)

  • Olive oil or coconut oil (your preference)

  • Fresh lemon juice (just a squeeze or try any citrus)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARE:

Prep
Pat the fillets dry and lightly season both sides with salt and pepper

Cooking in a Skillet:

  • Heat about 1-2 tablespoons of your preferred oil (olive oil or coconut oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Place the fish fillets in the skillet Sprinkle with cayenne pepper to taste. Add the Kalamata olives, Castelvetrano olives, cherry tomatoes (or sun-dried/chopped Roma tomatoes), capers, and crushed basil leaves on top of the fish.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, cover the skillet, and cook for about 8-12 minutes, or until the fish is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork. Cook until the tomatoes are wilted and releasing their juices.

Baking in the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place the fillets in a parchment or foil-lined baking pan. Arrange the Kalamata olives, Castelvetrano olives, cherry tomatoes (or sun-dried/chopped Roma tomatoes), capers, and crushed basil leaves on top of the fish. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper to taste and drizzle a little olive oil or coconut oil over the top.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork, and the tomatoes are wilted.

    Finishing Touches:

  • Serve: Drizzle fresh lemon juice or your preferred citrus over the fish and the olive-tomato mixture just before serving. Garnish with extra fresh basil leaves if you like.
  • Enjoy: Serve the fish with a side of your choice—think roasted vegetables, a simple salad, or some crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices

VARIATIONS:

Add Red, Green or Orange Bell Peppers

Add Onions and Alternate herbs like Parsley or Dill.

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