Provençal Cod Back with Cherry Tomatoes and Olives

Ingredients (for 4 people):
4 cod backs (about 750 g)
300 g cherry tomatoes, halved
100 g pitted black olives
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp herbes de Provence
1 bay leaf
Salt, pepper
A few sprigs of fresh basil or parsley to garnish
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven:
Heat to 180°C (gas mark 6). 🕯️
2️⃣ Prepare the vegetable base:
In a baking dish, mix the cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic, and olives. Season with olive oil, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper. Add the bay leaf. 🍅🧄🫒
3️⃣ Add the cod:
Arrange the cod fillets on the vegetables. Brush them lightly with the tomato paste diluted in a little water to enhance the flavors. 🐟
4️⃣ Cooking:
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, basting the fish and vegetables with the cooking juices halfway through. ⏳
5️⃣ Serve:
Remove the dish from the oven, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve immediately with rice, steamed potatoes, or a green salad.

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