Mediterranean-Style Cod

Number of Servings: 
6
Ingredients: 
2 lbs Pacific/True Ling Cod fillets
2 tblsp vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, slivered
1 medium eggplant
3 med. onions, cut into wedges
2 green peppers, cut in 1-inch squares
1/4 tsp pepper
3/4 cup water
2 1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 tsp dried dill weed
3 medium tomatoes
1 tblsp chopped fresh dill or 1 tblsp dried dill weed
Instructions: 

Rinse fish with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Cut fish into 6-8 equal size serving portions, then set aside. In large skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in 2 tablespoons oil until golden. Discard garlic, reserving oil in pan. Add eggplant and onion; cook until vegetables are browned, stirring frequently (about 5 minutes). Stir in green pepper, pepper, water and 1/2 tsp salt. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover and continue cooking until all water has evaporated. Remove vegetables to bowl and keep warm. Sprinkle remaining 2 tsp salt over fish.

In pie plate, beat egg slightly. On wax paper, combine bread crumbs and dill. Dip fish in egg; coat with bread crumb mixture. In same skillet, over medium heat, heat 1/3 cup oil. Place breaded fish portions in hot oil and cook for 6 minutes. Turn and cook for additional 4-5 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer fish to warm serving platter; keep warm. Return vegetables to skillet. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp dill weed over tomatoes. Add to vegetable mixture in skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are heated through. Transfer vegetables to same platter as fish.

Source: Thanks to West Coast Fisheries

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