This Mediterranean Cod reminds me of my time in Greece and Italy. The fresh flavor of the tomatoes combined with the brine-y flavor of the kalamata olives and capers makes for a delicious weeknight meal. Enjoy!
Mediterranean Cod
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Author: Chef Eli
Recipe type: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh cod filets
- 2 tbsp EVOO
- 1 lb grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup kalamata olives, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp capers plus 1 tbsp of the caper juice
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 basil leaves, roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a saute pan on high heat, saute cod filets in EVOO. Cook each filet for about 3 minutes on each side. Remove fish from heat.
- In the same pan, saute the tomatoes for five minutes. Add the kalamata olives, capers, caper juice, and let it cook down for another five minutes
- Add white wine and reduce for another five minutes. At the very end, add the butter and remove from heat.
- Pour sauce over the fish, garnish with basil, and serve. Enjoy!
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I added anchovy’s and it was wonderful.
Do you have to use capers? If you don’t what juice can I use in its place. Thanks
Anything with a briney flavor will do. Fresh lemon juice is also a good substitute. Thanks
I know this will really sound stupid to a lot of savvy folks but what on earth is EVOO???
Extra virgin olive oil
Absolutely delicious base recipe. I thought it needed some more veggies so I added fennel and shallots. I also added a couple of tablespoons of lemon juice for acidity and doubled the white wine. I served it with farro mixed w feta and dill for a great Mediterranean side. 100% would make again