Mediterranean Cod Provençal with Tomatoes, Olives & Capers Recipe
This Mediterranean Cod Provençal features tender cod loins simmered in a vibrant sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers, and aromatic herbs, delivering a flavorful and wholesome meal perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Low Lactose, Low Fat
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Adds richness and flavor)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 medium Onion (Sliced thinly)
- 4 medium Tomatoes (Diced, fresh or ripe)
- ¼ cup Flat-Leaf Parsley (Chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme (Leaves)
- 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes (To taste)
- ½ cup Black Olives (Pitted)
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 4 loins Cod (Consider substituting with haddock or tilapia)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (For seasoning)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Main Instructions
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until shimmering. - Sauté garlic and onion
Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 sliced onion; sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent. - Simmer vegetables and herbs
Incorporate 4 diced tomatoes, ¼ cup of chopped flat-leaf parsley, 2 tablespoons of fresh thyme leaves, and a pinch of red pepper flakes; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes. - Add olives and capers
Stir in ½ cup of black olives and 2 tablespoons of capers; simmer uncovered for an additional 2 minutes. - Prepare and add cod
Season 4 cod loins with juice from 1 lemon, salt, and pepper; nestle into the savory sauce and partially submerge. - Cook cod
Cover and cook the cod for approximately 5 minutes until opaque and flaking easily.
Notes
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