Mediterranean-Style Cod Fish Fillet

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the codfish fillet and pat dry with kitchen towels.
2. 2
   Toss the fillet with the thyme leaves, salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Sprinkle the flour over the fillet.
4. 4
   Heat the olive oil in a pan and very quickly pan-fry the fillet.
5. 5
   Dish out.
6. 6
   Remove half of the cooking oil and add the chopped garlic, capers, basil and cherry tomatoes.
7. 7
   Add the fish stock all at once (this will produce a stream of light smoke and this method is called deglazing) and allow to simmer to half the quantity.
8. 8
   Add the tomato puree and mix well before adding the black olives.
9. 9
   Sprinkle in the chopped parsley.
10. 10
    Arrange the fish fillet on a platter and spoon the sauce over it.
11. 11
    Serve with sauteed potatoes and seasonal vegetables.