Hearty seafood cod embrace
Tender cod simmered in rich tomato sauce, paired with velvety white bean purée—seafood flavor that comforts and warms like a Mediterranean sunset.
Ingredients for the Cod
- 4 pieces of desalted cod
- 3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- 50 ml water
- A bit of flour for dusting the cod
- Olive oil
Ingredients for the Purée
- 400 g cooked white beans
- 100 ml reserved bean broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
Preparation for the Cod
- Dust the cod pieces with flour and place them on a plate.
- In a skillet, heat some olive oil and sauté the cod for about 2 minutes on each side to form a light crust, then set aside.
Preparation for the Sauce
- In a saucepan, heat a bit of olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté everything together for 2 minutes.
- Add the oregano, salt, pepper, paprika, water, and the cod.
- Gently shake the pan to blend the ingredients, then simmer for about 30-35 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add more water if needed as it cooks.
Preparation for the Bean Purée
- In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lightly sauté the onion and garlic, then set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked beans, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, and the sautéed onion and garlic.
- Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to purée the ingredients until smooth. If the purée is too thick, add a bit of the reserved bean broth for a creamier consistency.
Flavorful seafood contrast
The acidic tomato sauce cuts through the creamy bean purée, while the cod’s flakiness ties it all together—every bite echoes with balance.
Savory seafood comfort
Garlic, oregano and paprika lift the dish; lemon juice brightens the beans; olive oil rounds off the flavors—seafood joy in a simple, nourishing plate.
This delightful dish pairs tender cod in a rich tomato sauce with a velvety white bean purée—a Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s comforting and full of flavor. Enjoy this nourishing and satisfying combination!
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