Portuguese Cod with Olives and Herbs

Flaky cod fillets pan-seared and then simmered briefly with diced tomatoes, briny olives, fresh herbs, and a touch of white wine or broth, served with simple green beans.

• Prep: 8 min
• Cook: 18 min
• Total: 26 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Portuguese
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $5.26/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Carb
• Low-Sugar
• High-Protein

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• quick
• healthy
• fresh
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.25 pound cod fillets (1 inch thick)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.25 cup chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (chopped)
• 12 ounce green beans (trimmed)

Instructions

1. Season the cod fillets with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the cod fillets for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove cod from skillet and set aside.
3. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Bring to a simmer. Stir in chopped fresh parsley and fresh oregano.
5. Return the seared cod to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily.
6. While the cod simmers, steam the green beans in the microwave or a steamer basket until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
7. Serve the Portuguese Speedy Cod immediately with the steamed green beans.

Notes

Delicate fish like cod are best enjoyed fresh, so this recipe is less ideal for meal prepping or reheating multiple times.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 41 g
• Carbohydrates: 10 g
• Fat: 10 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sodium: 780 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 100 mg