Sauteed Cod Steaks And Tomatoes With Green Sauce Food

COD WITH TOMATOES AND GORDAL OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pan with high sides over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is transparent, about 3 minutes.
• Add the red wine and let it come to a boil. Add the tomatoes (juice and all), the 1 cup of chopped Gordal olives, capers, smoked paprika, sea salt, pepper, and if using, the chili flakes. Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, or until the sauce begins to thicken.
• Nestle the pieces of cod into the tomato sauce, cover the pot, and cook for 8 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily.
• Serve with 1 cup of whole Gordal olives on top.

GRILLED STEAK WITH GREEN BEANS, TOMATOES AND CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Steps:

• Place a double layered piece of heavy-duty foil on a tray or cutting board; fold and gather edge to form a rim. Toss the green beans and tomatoes on foil with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat a grill to medium. Lightly oil the grill grates and season the steak with salt and pepper. Slide the foil tray onto the grill; cook, tossing occasionally, until the beans char slightly and cook through, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the steaks to the grill; cook until desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove steaks to cutting board to rest 5 minutes. Slice, and serve steak and the vegetables with the Chimichurri Sauce.
• Chimichurri Sauce:
• Combine the garlic, vinegar, herbs, olive oil and water in small food processor; pulse until herbs are coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.

BAKED COD WITH TOMATOES AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the fish in a large colander and rinse under cold running water. Place in a large non-reactive baking dish, and make 5 horizontal 3-inch slits on each side. Season the fish on both sides with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
• In a mixing bowl, toss together the sliced tomatoes, onions, garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside until needed.
• Place the fish, skin side down, in a roasting pan. Thickly coat the top side of the fish with the olive spread. Layer the tomatoes and cilantro flat on top of the tapenade like scales, then top with the onions and garlic. Place the fish in the oven and bake until the juices run clear and the onions are beginning to crisp and slightly blacken along the edges, about 20 minutes.
• Remove the fish from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes. Place the fish on a platter and serve, garnished with cilantro sprigs.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine all the ingredients and puree. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and set aside until needed, or refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

PAN-SEARED COD

Steps:

• Pat cod dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Brown fillets lightly on both sides; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4-5 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until onion is lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes longer. Return cod to pan. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes., Remove cod from pan. Stir cilantro and pine nuts into onion; serve with fish.

BAKED KING FISH/ COD IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash and dry the fish slices.
• Marinate the fish with the salt, turmeric and chilli powder for 1/2 an hour.
• Heat 2 tbslp oil over medium heat and when hot put in the fennel and mustard seeds As soon as the mustard seeds pop add the onions and garlic and ginger root Saute until the onions are light brown.
• Then add the 2 tsps of cumin and the green chilli.
• Stir and then add the tomatoes (and their liquid- for canned tomatoes), the rest of the cumin and the garam masala.
• Boil and then simmer covered for 15 mins on low.
• Pre heat oven to 180C Heat a little more oil in a non stick and when hot put in the fish slices and just brown all the steaks on both sides.
• Put the fish in a baking dish.
• Now just pour the sauce over and bake uncovered for 15 mins or until the fish is cooked.

TOMATO-CROWNED COD

Steps:

• Arrange fillets in single layer in lightly oiled baking dish.
• Sprinkle with lemon juice and pepper.
• Place tomato slices on fish.
• Sprinkle with green pepper and onion.
• Combine bread crumbs, basil and oil in bowl; spread bread crumb mixture evenly over tomatoes.
• Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 18 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes when pierced with fork.

SAUTEED COD STEAKS AND TOMATOES WITH GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small food processor blend watercress, arugula, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until leaves are chopped fine and sauce is smooth, adding 1 to 2 teaspoons water if necessary to thin sauce to consistency of thin mayonnaise. Transfer sauce to a small bowl.
• Season cod with salt and pepper. In a heavy non-stick skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté fish 3 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Turn fish over and sauté 2 minutes more. Move fish to one side of skillet and to other side add tomatoes, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Sauté tomatoes and fish 1 minute, or until tomatoes are just wilted and fish is just cooked through and barely flakes with a fork.
• Transfer fish with a spatula to each of 2 plates and spoon tomato mixture on top. Pour some green sauce over fish and serve remaining on the side.