Ligurian Fish And Potatoes Food

LIGURIAN FISH AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. On a plate or tray large enough to hold fish in one layer, sprinkle salt to a depth of about 1/8-inch. Lay cod on it, and cover it with another layer of salt. Set aside.
• Peel potatoes and slice less than 1/4 inch thick, using a mandoline if possible. Toss potatoes in an 8-by-11-inch or similar size baking pan with all but 2 tablespoons oil. Season potatoes liberally with salt and pepper, spread them evenly in pan, and place pan in oven.
• Cook potatoes for about 30 minutes, shaking pan once or twice to make sure they don't stick. Potatoes should be tender when pierced with a thin-bladed knife. Rinse fish well, then dry it. Place on top of potatoes, drizzle with remaining olive oil, sprinkle liberally with pepper, and return pan to oven. Cook until fish is done, 8 to 12 minutes depending on its thickness. (A thin-bladed knife will pass through it easily.) Garnish with parsley, and serve.

LIGURIAN FISH STEW

Steps:

• For the stew: In a 6-quart, heavy bottomed stock pot or Dutch oven, heat 1/3 cup of oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 to 8 minutes. Turn the heat to high. Add the wine and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, water and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 18 to 20 minutes. Season the fish with salt and add to the stew. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes. Season the stew with salt, if needed.
• For the Crostini: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until light golden, about 12 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes. Rub the warm toasts with the cut side of the garlic.
• Ladle the stew into serving bowls and garnish with parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle a few red pepper flakes on top. Serve with the crostini.