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Cod Caponata Recipe
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Sicilian Caponata Recipe with Baked Cod

Sicilian cuisine is renowned for its exquisite flavors and healthy ingredients and this Sicilian Caponata Recipe is no exception!
Course Meat & Fish Recipes
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Calories 296kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil divided
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 2 large celery stalks diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 medium eggplant aubergine, peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste tomato purée
  • 1 cup tomato passata
  • 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp capers
  • ¼ cup green olives pitted and sliced
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 4 6-oz/170g cod fillets
  • 3 Tbsp fresh parsley leaves chopped, divided
  • 3 Tbsp sliced almonds toasted, divided
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat and set it aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onion is soft and translucent.


    Cooking the Celery
  • Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, along with the garlic and eggplant. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the eggplant begins to cook down.


    Cooking the Eggplant
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, passata, vinegar, capers, green olives, and raisins to the pan. Stir to combine and cover the pan with a lid. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 15 minutes.


    Adding Remaining Ingredients to Pan
  • Meanwhile, lightly brush each cod fillet with the remaining olive oil and season with salt and black pepper on both sides. Place the fillets on the prepared baking sheet and place them into the preheated oven to roast for 12-13 minutes until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork. (Test after 10 minutes. Do not overcook)


  • Remove the lid from the pan and stir in two tablespoons each of the fresh parsley and the toasted almonds into the caponata. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired.


    Adding Almonds & Parsley to Caponata
  • Transfer to individual serving plates and garnish with remaining parsley and almonds. Serve immediately with the cod fillets. Enjoy!



    Cod Caponata Recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 437mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g