Best Braised Cod With Plum Tomatoes Recipes

BRAISED COD WITH PLUM TOMATOES

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of cod steaks with oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Sprinkle the tomatoe slices with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
• When hot, add cod and tomatoe slices.
• Cook until cod steaks are golden on bottoms, about 4 1/2 minutes.
• Using a metal spatula, turn cod steaks and tomatoes.
• Add 1 cup water and the garlic, and bring the liquid to a simmer.
• Simmer until cod begins to feel firm when you press it with your finger and it starts to flake, about 4 minutes.
• Divide cod, tomatoes, and broth among four soup bowls.
• Garnish with parsley, and serve.

BROILED SESAME COD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil.
• Place the cod fillets on the foil, and brush with butter. Season with lemon juice, tarragon, and black pepper; sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• Broil the fish in the preheated broiler until the flesh turns opaque and white, and the fish flakes easily, about 10 minutes.

SKILLET TOMATO-BRAISED COD WITH BELL PEPPERS AND OUZO

Steps:

• Combine olive oil, onion, and bell peppers in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook gently until softened, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour in ouzo and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing alcohol to evaporate. Add plum tomatoes and lightly crush with the back of a spoon until broken apart. Add water and mint, then season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Nestle cod fillets in the sauce and spoon some sauce over top. Cook, turning once halfway through, until fish flakes easily with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes.

POACHED COD WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large saute pan with a tight-fitting lid, bring broth, onion, 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, potatoes, basil sprigs, red-pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Season cod with salt and pepper, add to broth mixture, and cover, simmering about 7 minutes more.
• Remove and discard basil sprigs. Add peas, remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes, and lemon juice to skillet, gently stirring to combine; cook just until warmed through. Divide fish, vegetables, and broth among 4 bowls. Garnish with basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with lemon wedges.