Cod with Pomegranate Sauce

The cod with pomegranate sauce is a dish that combines the delicate flavor of fish with the sweet-sour aroma of pomegranate seeds. A refined dish that can be prepared for special occasions. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 4 cod fillets (about 200g each)
• 1 large pomegranate
• 1 clove of garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chives for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. Start by preheating the oven to 200 °C.
2. While the oven is heating, extract the seeds from the pomegranate. You can cut the pomegranate in half and knock out the seeds with the back of a spoon or cut it into wedges and remove the seeds manually.
3. In a small pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil with a garlic clove to flavor the oil. Remove the garlic as soon as it begins to brown.
4. Add the pomegranate seeds to the oil and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, slightly crushing them to release their juice.
5. Once the seeds have released some of their juice, strain the contents of the pan through a sieve to obtain a smooth sauce. Adjust with salt and pepper and return the sauce to the pan on low heat to keep it warm.
6. Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in a lightly greased baking dish.
7. Bake the cod for about 10-15 minutes, or until the fish becomes tender and easily flakes with a fork.
8. Once the cod is cooked, plate each fillet and pour over the warm pomegranate sauce.
9. Garnish with chopped chives for a touch of color and freshness (if desired).

Curiosity

The pomegranate is not only beautiful to look at and delicious to taste, but is also rich in antioxidants and is often associated with health and fertility in many cultures. Using it in a sauce to accompany fish creates not only a tasty dish but also a very healthy one.

I hope you can enjoy this delicious balance of flavors. Bon appétit!