BLACK COD IN TOMATO-SAFFRON STEW

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Familiar ingredients come together in an unexpected way in a stew ofblack cod, tomato, andsaffron; scallions, dried currants, and almonds add fragrance and compelling texture. Crusty baguette is justright for dipping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, flakes
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads
1 can cold, whole, peeled tomatoes (28 ounces)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds skinless black cod, or haddock fillets, cut into 1- to 2-inch chunks
1/4 cup dried currants
1/4 cup cliced almonds, toasted
3 scallions (about 1/3 cup), thinly sliced
1 baguette, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium-heavy pot over medium heat. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, and saffron. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, and crush with a wooden spoon. Add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture has thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Season cod with salt and pepper. Add cod and currants to tomato mixture. Cover, and cook 5 minutes. Gently stir cod; cover, and cook until opaque, about 5 minutes more. Divide among serving bowls. Sprinkle with almonds and scallions, and serve with baguette.

Tonya Branch
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the fish is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mmadu Clara
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Lewis Davin
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The sauce was so flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sharmin Milon
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Baba Ola
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the fish is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Debra Washington
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mhakamuni Maswanganyi
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The sauce was so flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandiso Mkay
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Marge Buchner
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the fish is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


MULTI'S HERE
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This is one of my favorite fish recipes. The sauce is so flavorful and the fish is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sadman Hossan
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. The guests raved about the flavors and the presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


Jack Russell
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Queensarah Sesay
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The sauce was so flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


hridoy hridoy
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the fish was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.