Cod with olives and herbs Provencal style
2 servings
40 minutes
Cod with olives and Provencal herbs is the embodiment of southern France in one dish. Tender cod fillet baked in foil with a fragrant dressing of olive oil, white wine, garlic, and traditional Provencal herbs acquires a rich, refined taste. The combination of olives, parsley, and mustard adds zest while cherry tomatoes and green beans complement the dish with freshness and lightness. This recipe is perfect for a light yet exquisite dinner, allowing you to enjoy Mediterranean flavors without complicated preparations. The fish retains its juiciness due to baking in foil while the herb-infused juices soak into the vegetables making them incredibly aromatic. The dish pairs wonderfully with white wine and fresh baguette creating an atmosphere of a Provençal feast filled with sunshine, herbal aromas, and leisurely conversations.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Mix olive oil, white wine, minced garlic, parsley, mustard, finely chopped olives, rosemary, tarragon, thyme, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Dry white wine: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Chopped parsley: 1 tablespoon
- Mustard: 2 teaspoons
- Pitted black olives: 6 pieces
- Rosemary: pinch
- Dried tarragon: pinch
- Thyme: to taste
- Sea salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
3
Take 2 sheets of foil. Place half of the green beans and halved cherry tomatoes on each.
- Cherry tomatoes: 10 pieces
- Green beans: 16 pieces
4
Place a piece of fish on top of the vegetables. Drizzle with the prepared dressing.
- Cod fillet: 500 g
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
5
Wrap the foil and place it on the baking tray. Send the fish to the oven for 20 minutes.
6
After cooking in the oven, carefully open the foil and transfer the fish with vegetables to a plate.
7
Pour with marinade juice. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper, lightly drizzle with olive oil, garnish with a basil leaf and serve.
- Sea salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
