Description
A delightful and flavorful Cod Provençal recipe that features tender cod fillets cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce with aromatic herbs and briny olives and capers. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Provençal Recipe Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell peppers until softened.
- Simmer Sauce: Add tomatoes, white wine, herbs, and spices. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook Cod: Nestle cod in the skillet, cover, and cook until flaky.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice, couscous, or crusty bread.
- Substitute haddock or halibut for cod if desired.
- Enhance the flavor with a splash of chicken or vegetable stock.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
