Cod with Sun-dried Tomato Mince

Cod with sun-dried tomato mince is a simple dish but full of flavor. Here is the classic Italian recipe enriched with this tasty mince.

Ingredients

• 4 cod fillets (about 150-200 grams each)
• 100 grams of sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• A bunch of fresh parsley
• Extra virgin olive oil (as needed)
• Salt and black pepper (as needed)
• Lemon juice (optional)
• Breadcrumbs (optional for gratinating)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
2. While the oven is warming up, prepare the mince. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes from the oil and chop them finely with a knife. Peel the garlic cloves and chop them too, then wash and chop the parsley.
3. In a bowl, mix the chopped tomatoes with the garlic and parsley. Add a bit of extra virgin olive oil to get a mixture that is not too dry.
4. Arrange the cod fillets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Season them lightly with salt and pepper to your liking.
5. Spread the sun-dried tomato mince over the cod fillets evenly. If desired, you can add a pinch of breadcrumbs on top of the mince to get a crispy crust after baking.
6. Bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is cooked and the mince is slightly golden.
7. Optionally, you can sprinkle some lemon juice over the fillets before serving.

This dish can be accompanied by a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables.

Curiosity

Cod, also known as salt cod when it is salted, is a very versatile fish in the kitchen. Traditionally in Mediterranean countries, it is loved paired with intense flavors like those of sun-dried tomatoes, which go well with its white and delicate flesh.