COD IN SWEET AND SOUR PEPPER SAUCE

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Vinegary sauce in which fish is marinated after cooking is sometimes referred to as escabeche. This one is inspired by a recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi's cookbook "Jerusalem." It is at once a sauce and vegetable side dish. Instead of frying the fish like Ottolenghi does, I oven-steam it, then bury it in the sauce.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds Alaskan cod fillets
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, halved and sliced across the grain
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 large red bell peppers, or 1 red pepper and 1 yellow pepper, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons curry powder (optional)
1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons mild honey, such as clover
4 tablespoons sherry vinegar or cider vinegar
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil and oil the foil. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper and lay on the foil. Leave at room temperature while you make the sauce.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or casserole over medium heat and add the onion and coriander seeds. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes, and add the bell peppers and a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the peppers and onions are soft, another 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and curry powder, if using, and stir together for a minute, until fragrant. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes cook down slightly, about 8 minutes. Stir in the honey and vinegar, salt to taste and black pepper, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a pan of just boiled water on the floor of your oven and place the baking sheet with the fish in the oven on the middle rack. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until the fish is opaque on the surface but still slightly firm in the middle. Remove from the oven and place in the sauce. Spoon sauce over the top so that the fish is surrounded by it. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and can be pulled apart with a fork. Remove from the heat and serve, or even better, chill overnight, then gently reheat the next day.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 33 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1097 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams

Deana Garcia
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This recipe is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy cod. I will definitely be making it again.


Shansha azam Ali
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the cod and the sauce.


Nirmaya Thakuri
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cod. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat fish.


SOHA NAZEER
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The cod was flaky and the sauce was flavorful.


Paul Chanle
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I wasn't sure how I would like this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cod was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Luigi Newton
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of the sweet and sour sauce with the cod. It's a great weeknight meal.


Mehar Sufyan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is amazing and the cod is cooked perfectly.


Kayden Markley
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This is my go-to recipe for cod. It's always a crowd-pleaser and so easy to make. I usually serve it over rice.


Shalom mia
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I especially love the sauce.


Muhammad Usama
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The cod was flaky and the sauce was flavorful.


Home Nyabereka
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I wasn't sure how I would like this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cod was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


wilyisbooyy will
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the combination of the sweet and sour sauce with the cod. It's a great weeknight meal.


Najeebullah
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is amazing and the cod is cooked perfectly.


okereafor kate
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This is my go-to recipe for cod. It's always a crowd-pleaser and so easy to make. I usually serve it over rice.


Roshni Devi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I especially love the sauce.


David Demery
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The cod was flaky and tender, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.