Cod with Artichokes and Basil

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs. cod filets
• 1 tbsp. + 1 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp.. dried basil
• 10 oz. marinated artichoke hearts (about 12 pieces) + 1 tbsp. liquid from jar
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Makes 4 Servings

1. Heat the oven to 450 F.
2. Place cod in an ovenproof dish, brush with oil, sprinkle with basil, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange artichoke hearts around fish and drizzle with artichoke liquid.
3. Bake until fish is opaque and just flakes with a fork, 12-14 minutes. Remove from oven and serve hot.

WW POINTS VALUE: 5 pts.

 

Note: This recipe appears in the South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook. If you're thinking about ordering takeout or going out for fast food, STOP!!!! You can make this dinner in 20-30 minutes any day of the week. Artichokes are an excellent source of fiber, iron, potassium, magnesium, folate, and Vitamin C. I highly recommend adding a touch of fresh lemon juice and garlic to the fish because the combination of lemon, basil and garlic on fish is so divine. Also, don't oversalt the fish because it came from the ocean and already has a salty taste to it. You can use other fish in this recipe such as halibut, haddock, snapper, pollock or turbot and it will still be delicious. I highly recommend using Basil, Lemon or Garlic Infused Olive Oil  from the Imperial Olive for more bursting flavor. For more information, visit www.TheImperialOlive.com.