Skillet Tomato Braised Cod With Bell Peppers And Ouzo Recipes

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.

TOMATO BRAISED COD AND MUSSELS

Steps:

• Heat a large, non-stick if you have it, skillet on medium high, add oil and heat until shimmering, but not smoking.
• Add mushrooms & peppers to pan, season and cook, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is released and cooked off.
• Add more oil if needed,.
• Add shallot and garlic, heat for a minute or so until fragrant.
• Add tomato paste and dried herbs and tomatoes, cook for a minute or so then then add wine, scrape the pan and turn down the heat.
• Add the fish and cover, allow to simmer for a few minutes before adding the mussels. Cover and continue to simmer until fish and mussels are done. About 8-10 minutes total.
• Plate mussels and fish, remove the bay leaf, turn up the heat, add butter and sage, stirring until sauce starts to thicken. Pour Sauce over fish and serve with roasted vegetables or pasta.

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 tomato 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 tomato 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; bring 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 plates. Garnish with parsley, and serve.