Olive-Oil Poached Cod with Tomato-Olive Ragù

Why it fits: Lean fish + monounsaturated fat + potassium-rich tomatoes.
Prep / Cook | 10 min / 15 min |
Macros | 420 cal, 35 g P, 10 g C, 26 g F |
Ingredients
- 2 cod fillets (4 oz each)
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil (enough to come halfway up fish)
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1 Tbsp capers, rinsed
- 1 clove garlic, sliced
- Pinch dried basil & oregano
Directions
- Warm oil in small skillet until shimmery, not smoking (about 180 °F / 82 °C).
- Slip in cod; poach gently 8 min, spooning oil over top.
- Meanwhile, simmer tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic & herbs 6 min.
- Plate cod, spoon ragù alongside; drizzle a little poaching oil.
Pro-tip: Use the leftover flavored oil tomorrow to sauté veggies—zero waste, max flavor.