Mediterranean Cod Recipes Jamie Oliver

AEGEAN KAKAVIA (BEAUTIFUL FISH STEW)

Steps:

• Heat a good lug of olive oil in a large pan on a medium heat. Add the onions and celery and cook for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft but not coloured.
• Add the tomatoes, potatoes and bay leaves and pour in the stock. Season lovingly with sea salt and black pepper and bring it all to the boil. Reduce to a low heat and simmer for 15 minutes. At this point, add your fish fillets and bring back to the boil, then reduce to a medium-low heat and simmer for a further 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the fish is cooked through and flakes apart. Stir in the lemon juice and herbs, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, then have a quick taste to make sure you've got a good balance of acidity, freshness and seasoning and serve with chunks of rustic bread.

ROASTED COD WITH PANCETTA & PEA MASH

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6.
• Season the cod with sea salt and black pepper, place on an oiled baking tray and lay two slices of pancetta over the top of each fillet.
• Halve the lemons and place the four lemon halves, cut side down, on the tray next to the fish. Roast in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
• Peel and quarter the potatoes and cook until soft in boiling salted water. Meanwhile, cook the peas to packet instructions, then drain and blitz the peas in a food processor (or mash up with a fork if you don't have one).
• Deseed and finely dice the red chilli, if using.
• Drain the potatoes and mash with butter, hot milk, salt and pepper, whizzed-up peas and the red chilli if using.
• Put the rocket in a mixing bowl, pick in the mint leaves and toss together and dress with extra virgin olive oil.
• Serve each piece of cod on a dollop of pea and potato mash, with a little salad on the side.

BAKED COD RECIPE WITH LEMON AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Mix together the lemon juice, olive oil, and melted butter in a shallow bowl (do not add the garlic yet). Set aside.
• In another shallow bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, spices, salt and pepper. Set next to the lemon sauce.
• Pat the fish dry. Dip the fish in the lemon sauce then dip it in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour. Reserve the lemon sauce for later.
• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast iron skillet (or an oven-safe pan) over medium-high heat (watch the oil to be sure it is shimmering but not smoking). Add the fish and sear on each side to give it some color, but do not fully cook (about 2 minutes on each side). Remove the skillet from heat.
• To the remaining lemon sauce, add the minced garlic and mix. Drizzle all over the fish fillets.
• Bake in the heated oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork (10 minutes should do it, but begin checking earlier). Remove from the heat and sprinkle chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

JAMIE OLIVER'S CRUSTED COD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• In a baking tray pour Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 tablespoon) and sprinkle Salt (to taste), Fennel Seeds (1/2 teaspoon), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
• Lay Cod Fillet (1) and coat it well into the oil on both sides. Tack the tail under itself to make it evenly thick.
• Bake for 5 minutes.
• Zest the Lemon (1/2).
• Once zested, juice the same lemon half.
• Grate the Parmesan Cheese (20 gram).
• Place Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil (5), Garlic (1 clove), lemon juice and zest, Balsamic Vinegar (1/2 tablespoon), Fresh Basil Leaf (4), and parmesan cheese into a food processor.
• Pulse until creamy.
• Spread the paste on the top of the cod fillet.
• Crush Garlic (1 clove) with a garlic press or finely mince.
• In the same food processor pulse Breadcrumbs (80 gram) with Anchovy (2), garlic, and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
• Use the mixture to create a thick crust on the fish.
• Drizzle some Olive Oil (as needed) on Fresh Rosemary (1 sprig) and lay it on the fish. Bake on the bottom rack of the oven for about 10 mins, or until a golden crust forms on the fish. Serve with rice or salad, enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN COD

Steps:

• Rinse fish, pat dry with paper towels. Season fish with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large skillet heat 4 tsp of the oil over medium high heat. Add fish and onion. Cook 1 minute, turning once.
• Top fish with tomatoes, olives and thyme. Reduce heat. Cover and cook 2 minutes.
• Drizzle with remaining 4tsp oil, sprinkle with basil. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes more or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

MEDITERRANEAN BAKED COD

Steps:

• Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a rectangular baking dish that will comfortably hold all your cod pieces and tomatoes and place the fish inside.
• Add vegetables: Scatter the onion, garlic, tomatoes and olives around the fish.
• Season: Drizzle the olive oil all over the ingredients in the dish. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
• Finish and bake: Pour the water into the dish. Scatter the butter evenly over the dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatoes and fish are cooked.

BEST MOROCCAN FISH RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large pan with cover, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve) over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
• Add minced garlic and cook very briefly, tossing regularly, until fragrant. Add tomato paste, diced tomato, and bell peppers. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat, tossing frequently.
• Now, add chickpeas, water, cilantro, and sliced garlic. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Stir in 1/2 tsp Ras El Hanout spice mixture. Raise heat, if needed, and bring to a boil. Lower heat. Cover part-way and let simmer for about 20 minutes. (Check occasionally and add a little water if needed.)
• Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, combine remaining Ras El Hanout with cumin and paprika. Season the fish with kosher salt and pepper and the spice mixture on both sides. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Work the fish to make sure it's well coated with the spices and the olive oil.
• When ready, add the season fish to the pan, and make sure to nestle the fish pieces into the saucy chickpea and tomato mixture. Ladle a bit of the sauce on top of the fish. Add lemon juice and lemon slices. Cook another 10 to 15 minutes over medium-low until the fish is fully cooked and flaky. Garnish with more fresh cilantro.
• Serve immediately with your favorite crusty bread, grain, or rice.

ROASTED TOMATO COD WITH MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Put the onions, aubergine, peppers and squash on a large baking tray. Add the thyme and oil and mix until coated, then season. Roast for 35 minutes, or until golden and cooked.
• Meanwhile, put the fish on a baking tray and season. Spread 2 teaspoons tomato purée on each fillet.
• Pulse the bread in a food processor to make fine breadcrumbs. In a small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs with the cheese. Sprinkle the mixture over each fillet and press down lightly. Cover the tray with kitchen foil and seal around the edges, then set aside. (Freeze any leftover breadcrumbs in a sealed bag to use another time)
• After the vegetables have been roasting for 20 minutes, move them around the tray to make sure they're cooking evenly. Put the fish in the oven and roast with the vegetables for 15 minutes.
• Remove the foil from the fish and roast for another 5-10 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
• Mix the balsamic vinegar and spinach into the hot vegetables, then serve with the fish.

ROASTED COD WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 F and arrange a rack in the top of the oven. Oil a roasting pan or baking dish.
• Place the cod fillets in the prepared dish. Drizzle the fish with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the halved tomatoes, basil leaves, and mozzarella slices on top of the fillets. Sprinkle on the Parmesan cheese and drizzle over some olive oil.
• Place the dish on the top rack of the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the fish is opaque, flakes easily, and the cheese has turned golden brown.
• Enjoy.