Cod With Eggplant Caponata Recipe

Name: Cod With Eggplant Caponata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium sweet onion, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 large eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3 plum tomatoes, diced (don't remove seeds); 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 3 tablespoons capers, drained; 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 cod fillets (about 5 ounces each); Chopped parsley (optional); Toasted baguette (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large eggplant (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 plum tomatoes, diced (don't remove seeds)
1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cod fillets (about 5 ounces each)
Chopped parsley (optional)
Toasted baguette (optional)

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1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Pour in another 1 tablespoon of the oil and add eggplant; mix well and cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, vinegar, raisins, pine nuts and capers. Cook 5 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook 10 more minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper.
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2. Meanwhile, place cod fillets skin-side down on a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and season with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
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3. Serve cod with eggplant caponata. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with toasted baguette slices, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium sweet onion, diced, 2 celery ribs, diced, 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cod With Eggplant Caponata falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cod With Eggplant Caponata

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