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Cod Provençal with Tomatoes, Capers and Olives Recipe

Cod Provençal with Tomatoes, Capers and Olives Recipe
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A delightful recipe for Cod Provençal featuring tender cod loins simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce with the briny goodness of olives and capers. This dish is a burst of Mediterranean flavors that’s both easy to prepare and impressive to serve.

Ingredients

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Main Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced in half rounds
  • 2 large tomatoes (or 3 medium), ripened and diced into small cubes
  • 6–7 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley, stemmed and chopped
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme, stemmed (+ extra for garnish)
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt

Additions:

  • 15–20 black olives (preferably pitted)
  • 10–15 caper berries (or 2 tbsp capers)
  • 4 cod loins
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Step 1 – Heat up the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onion is slightly softened and translucent.
  2. Step 2 – Add the tomatoes, parsley, thyme, red pepper flakes, pepper, and salt. Cook for 10-12 minutes (lid on), stirring occasionally until the tomato is soft.
  3. Step 3 – Stir in the olives and capers.
  4. Step 4 – Drizzle the cod loins with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Nestle the cod loins in the pan on top of the sauce. Garnish with thyme sprigs. Close the lid and cook for about 5 minutes until the cod is cooked through. Season with additional salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes to taste if desired. Serve hot.

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Keywords: Cod Provençal, Mediterranean Fish Recipe, Cod with Tomatoes and Olives

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