Braised Cod With Plum Tomatoes

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 (7 ounce) cod steaks, skin and bones removed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 ripe plum tomatoes, , cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • flat leaf parsley (garnish)

Directions

  1. 1
    Sprinkle both sides of cod steaks with oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  2. 2
    Sprinkle the tomatoe slices with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
  3. 3
    When hot, add cod and tomatoe slices.
  4. 4
    Cook until cod steaks are golden on bottoms, about 4 1/2 minutes.
  5. 5
    Using a metal spatula, turn cod steaks and tomatoes.
  6. 6
    Add 1 cup water and the garlic, and bring the liquid to a simmer.
  7. 7
    Simmer until cod begins to feel firm when you press it with your finger and it starts to flake, about 4 minutes.
  8. 8
    Divide cod, tomatoes, and broth among four soup bowls.
  9. 9
    Garnish with parsley, and serve.

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