Cod with garlic, white wine and tomato

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bass, black cod, cod, fish, garlic, halibut, oven baked fish, white wine

Another easy, quick and healthy recipe that is simply bursting with flavour. Use a white-fleshed fish that will stand up to the robust flavors in the tomato sauce. I recommend cod or halibut, black cod or striped bass. This dish can be done with fish fillets instead of steaks if you prefer.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

2 fish steaks, about 200g / 7oz each
2 medium potatoes, peeled
2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
1 sprig of fresh, flat leaf parsley, chopped
60ml / 1/4 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon tomato concentrate
Olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Cook the potatoes whole in boiling water for about 25 minutes
Preheat the oven to 200C / 400F
Pour about 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil into the bottom of an ovenproof dish that can fit the fish side by side
Add the fish steaks
Season with salt and pepper
Place the sliced garlic and the parsley on the fish
Drizzle with olive oil
In a small bowl mix the tomato paste with the white wine and pour over fish
Bake for 15 minutes, basting once or twice with the wine and tomato mixture
Once the potatoes are cooked, cut into even slices and divide between the warmed serving plates
Place on top of the potato slices, a piece of fish
Divide the leftover liquid between the two plates and serve immediately
Enjoy!

 

 

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Oven baked fish with a chorizo crumble

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chorizo, cilantro, cod, crumble, fish, halibut

Serves 4

A delicious combination of white, meaty fish with a spicy smokiness. You will be amazed at the ease and speed of this stunning recipe.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 fillets of firm white fish, skinless and boneless, 150g / 5oz each (cod, halibut)
100g / 4oz chorizo, finely diced
55g / 2oz dried bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (coriander), finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Olive oil

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 180C / 360F
Place the fish pieces on a baking sheet or ovenproof dish
Drizzle with olive oil and the lemon juice and season
Bake for 8 minutes
Meanwhile mix the chorizo, breadcrumbs, paprika and cilantro in a small bowl, add a bit of olive oil (mixture should resemble wet sand)
Remove the fish from the oven add divide the crumble mixture between the pieces of fish, press lightly into the fish
Return the fish to the oven for another 8 minutes
Enjoy!

 

Baked Fish with Toasted Almonds

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almonds, baked fish, cod, fish, halibut, healthy eating

Stuart unfortunately had some bad news when he had his last set of blood tests so we are on a healthy eating regime. Lots of fish (which I adore), salads, vegetables, healthy food. He cannot eat any dairy products, no salt and no sugar or alcohol for the next month until the next set of tests. So, get ready to see lots of fish recipes in the coming weeks!

This is an easy dish that you can put on the table after a long day’s work in no time. The soft-fleshed cod (or any other meaty white fish) is offset beautifully by the crunchy almonds. Serve with some tender, young spinach leaves. I added some quinoa as well.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• ½ cup sliced almonds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4  200g/7oz cod fillets 
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dill
• Lemon wedges for serving

Preparation:

Heat oven to 180C / 360F
Place a large dry nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add almonds
Stir constantly until they are lightly golden
Remove from heat, and transfer to a bowl to cool
Dry the fish fillets with paper towels to absorb excess moisture
Place the fillets on a baking sheet
Drizzle some olive oil on the fish
Season with salt, pepper and dill
Sprinkle the toasted almonds on the top
Bake in preheated oven for 10 – 12 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork
Serve with lemon wedges if desired
Enjoy!