Cod Provencal

Method

• Step-by-Step Method for Cod Provençal
• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F)
• Pat cod fillets dry with kitchen paper and season both sides with salt and pepper
• Dice onion and set aside
• Chop garlic and set aside
• Dice tomatoes and set aside
• Halve and pit olives if needed, set aside
• Finely chop parsley, set aside for garnishing
• In a small bowl, combine thyme, oregano, and bay leaf
• In a large ovenproof skillet or casserole, heat olive oil over medium heat
• Add diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes
• Add chopped garlic, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute
• Add diced tomatoes and cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes
• Pour in white wine and simmer 2 minutes to reduce slightly
• Stir in thyme, oregano, bay leaf, capers, and olives
• Arrange seasoned cod fillets on top of the vegetable mixture
• Spoon some tomato mixture over the cod to moisten the surface
• Transfer pan to the oven and bake until the cod is opaque and flakes easily, 12–15 minutes
• Remove bay leaf from pan after baking
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving
• Plate the fish with generous spoonfuls of the Provençal vegetables and juices
• Serve immediately with a lemon wedge if desired