If you're looking for a delectable and easy-to-make fish dish packed with Mediterranean flavors, sauteed cod provençale is the perfect choice for you. Originating from the vibrant region of Provence in southeastern France, this classic dish combines the delicate taste of cod with an aromatic blend of garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, and fragrant herbs such as thyme, basil, and oregano. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, sauteed cod provençale is sure to impress your taste buds and transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PAN-SEARED COD
Cod has a soft, buttery appeal that goes with cilantro, onions and crunchy pine nuts. This pan-seared cod is the easiest preparation I've found. -Lucy Lu Wang, Seattle, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pat cod dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Brown fillets lightly on both sides; remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4-5 minutes. Stir in wine; cook until onion is lightly browned, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes longer. Return cod to pan. Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes., Remove cod from pan. Stir cilantro and pine nuts into onion; serve with fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 691mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
COD PROVENCAL
Cod is low in calories and saturated fat. Marinating the fish in lemon juice intensifies the dish's flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place cod fillets in a nonreactive dish, and squeeze lemon on top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions; cook until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Top with half the zucchini, tomatoes, and thyme. Drizzle with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Add cod and remaining zucchini, tomatoes, thyme, oil, and salt. Season with pepper.
- Bake, covered, for 10 minutes. Baste with the juices, and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes more.
COD PROVENCAL
Light, healthy and easy. The saute part can be done in advance. I add some anchovies with the onions and garlic and let them dissolve into the vegetable mix. I also use fresh oregano when possible.
Provided by Chef Kate
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Arrange fillets in 8x8x2 inch square baking dish.
- Saute onion and garlic in oil in medium-size skillet over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly softened. Add tomatoes, capers, basil, olives, lemon juice, oregano, salt if using and pepper.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally for approximately 8 minutes. Spoon the sauce over the fish.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
SAUTEED COD PROVENCALE
Steps:
- In a non-skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it saut the cod, seasoned with salt and pepper, for 30 seconds. Sprinkle the cod with the tomatoes, the olives, and the thyme, reduce the heat to moderately low, and cook the mixture, covered for 2 minutes. Scatter the basil over the fish, drizzle it with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, and cook it, covered, for 1 minute, or until it just flakes. Serves 2. Gourmet August 1993
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 5.0625 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0.69903 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (5g), Sodium 0.10125 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0.137092500000001 g
COD PROVENçAL
Gordon cooks a one-pan dish for two that has all the flavours of the sun-drenched south of France
Provided by Gordon Ramsay
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Neatly trim the cod fillets. Score the skin of each fillet 3-4 times at regular intervals. Lay the fish in a shallow dish and sprinkle both sides of the fillets with the salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Set aside or chill overnight, see box, far right.
- Deseed and finely slice the peppers, then finely grate the garlic and lemon zest over the peppers. Carefully slice the fennel on a mandolin, or as finely as possible with a sharp knife, then tip half the fennel into a bowl of iced water and set aside.
- Brush the salt off the fish or, if it has dissolved, wipe the brine off with kitchen paper. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large non-stick pan, cook the fish, skin side down, for 4 mins until the skin is crisp and browned, then remove from the pan.
- Put 1 tbsp more oil into the pan. Fry the fennel and the marinated peppers together for 4-5 mins until soft and starting to brown. Throw in the tomatoes and the balsamic vinegar, then continue to cook for 2-3 mins until they soften and release their juices. Scatter over the olives, capers and herbs, then toss everything together.
- Nestle the fish fillets, skin side up, among the vegetables, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 mins until the fish is just cooked through. Lift the fish from the pan and give the sauce a final simmer and stir, then turn off the heat. This dish is better served warm rather than hot, so don't worry about the vegetables or fish resting before you serve.
- Drain the reserved fennel and pat dry with kitchen paper. Toss with the juice from half the grated lemon, 2 tbsp olive oil and the anchovies. To serve, spoon the vegetables into the middle of two large dinner plates. Sit the cod, skin side up, on top of the vegetables and top with a neat bundle of fennel salad. Drizzle everything with a touch more oil, then scatter with the small basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, Sodium 5.33 milligram of sodium
SAUTEED COD PROVENçALE
Steps:
- In a non-skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it sauté the cod, seasoned with salt and pepper, for 30 seconds. Sprinkle the cod with the tomatoes, the olives, and the thyme, reduce the heat to moderately low, and cook the mixture, covered for 2 minutes. Scatter the basil over the fish, drizzle it with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil, and cook it, covered, for 1 minute, or until it just flakes.
Provencal Cod Recipe:
- Use fresh or thawed, skinless, and boneless COD Fillets as the protein base.
- Opt for Extra Virgin Olive Oil for the classic Provencal touch and its health benefits.
- Use Garlic Cloves judicially to avoid overwhelming the dish with a pungent taste.
- Enhance the Provencal flavors by using fresh Thyme Sprigs and Chopped Parsley.
- Adjust the Dry White Vermout and Clam Juice measurements based on your desired level of acidity and umami.
- Let the ingredients Simmer together to infuse the flavors and reduce the liquid.
- For an added Mediterranean flair, consider using Sun Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives.
- Serve the sauteed Cod Provencal with Steame3d Asparagus or Roasted Vegetables as accompaniments.
- Garnish with freshly Squeeze Lemon Wedges to add a vibrant contrast in both color and taste.
Conclusion:
As you embark on this culinary journey, remember to embrace the Provencal spirit of using fresh, flavorful ingredients. From the supple texture of the Cod to the aromatic herbs, every element contributes to a dish that is both refined and rustic. Savor the medley of flavors that dance on your palate, as the tangy white wine, briny capers, and succulent sun-dried tomatoes harmonize perfectly with the silky Cod. With its vibrant colors and textures, this dish is sure to impress. Bonne appétit!
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