This easy Provencal-style cod fish recipe can be on the table within 30 minutes. Bell peppers, olives, and tomatoes give a burst of flavor to otherwise bland cod fish. You will note from the photo that red and yellow bell peppers (sweet capsicums) were used. Any combination of red, yellow, and/or green bell peppers works just fine and makes a colorful presentation. Any firm whitefish (such as halibut, grouper, or shark) may be substituted for the cod. This recipe is easily halved for an intimate dinner.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 red, yellow, or green bell pepper (sweet capsicum), cored, seeded, and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 medium sweet onion, halved and sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 10 whole cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 12 kalamata olives
- 1/2 teaspoon Caribbean seasoning blend or lemon pepper
- 4 (about 5 ounces each) cod fish filets (see Notes)
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste, optional
Preparation:
Over medium-low heat, saute bell peppers, onions, and whole garlic cloves in olive oil until vegetables are limp. Add crushed tomatoes, olives, and seasoning or lemon pepper. Continue cooking until garlic cloves are easily pierced with a fork. (Add a bit of water if the mixture becomes too dry.)
Raise heat to medium. Add cod filets to the mixture. Saute until cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve cod filets with the Provencal sauce over the top.
Yield: 4 servings
Notes: Any firm whitefish may be substituted for the cod, such as halibut, grouper, or shark.
Easy Provencal Fish Recipe Photo © 2010 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Raise heat to medium. Add cod filets to the mixture. Saute until cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.
Serve cod filets with the Provencal sauce over the top.
Yield: 4 servings
Notes: Any firm whitefish may be substituted for the cod, such as halibut, grouper, or shark.
Easy Provencal Fish Recipe Photo © 2010 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.
