Merluzzo Stufato Stewed Cod Recipes

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onion and celery and cook until soft.
• Stir in the tomatoes, capers, bay leaf, and parsley and simmer, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the cod, cover, and cook over low heat for about 8 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Add salt to taste and serve.
• Variation: The fish can also be served as a sauce over spaghetti.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, corn, cumin, and chopped cilantro; set aside.
• In a 2-quart microwave-safe dish with a lid, combine potatoes, shallots, and oil. Season with salt and pepper; spread in an even layer. Cover; microwave on high for 6 minutes.
• Place cod in a single layer around the edge of the dish, on top of potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon tomato mixture in the center. Microwave on high until cod is cooked through and potatoes are tender, 9 to 10 minutes. Gently stir to combine; garnish with cilantro leaves.

Steps:

• In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season both sides of fish with salt and pepper; add fish to skillet. Cook until underside browns, about 3 minutes. Turn fish and remove from pan. Reduce heat.
• Add onion and bell pepper to skillet; saute about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, and jerk seasoning. Cover and cook until tomatoes break down slightly, about 3 minutes.
• Return fish to skillet, browned side up; spoon with sauce.
• Cover and cook over low heat until fish is done, about 7 minutes. Serve with brown or white rice or pita bread.