Braised Cod With Plum Tomatoes
- 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)
- Sprinkle both sides of cod steaks with oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 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.
- When hot, add cod and tomatoe slices.
- Cook until cod steaks are golden on bottoms, about 4 1/2 minutes.
- Using a metal spatula, turn cod steaks and tomatoes.
- Add 1 cup water and the garlic, and bring the liquid to a simmer.
- Simmer until cod begins to feel firm when you press it with your finger and it starts to flake, about 4 minutes.
- Divide cod, tomatoes, and broth among four soup bowls.
- Garnish with parsley, and serve.
cod steaks, oregano, salt, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, flat leaf parsley
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/braised-cod-with-plum-tomatoes-13155 (may not work)