Leghorn-Style Cod Recipe

Name: Leghorn-Style Cod
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup/140g all-purpose flour; Fine sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 skinless fresh cod fillets (about 8 oz/225g each); 1/4 cup/55ml vegetable oil, such as soybean or canola; 1/4 cup/55ml olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 4 fresh plum tomatoes, quartered; 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

1
Spread the flour out on a clean, dry surface and season it with salt and pepper.
2
Press both sides of the fillets into the flour.
3
Reserve.
4
Warm the vegetable oil in a pan wide and deep enough to hold the fish without crowding over high heat.
5
Add the fish, skinned-side down, and cook until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
6
Flip and cook until browned on the other side, about 3 minutes more.
7
Transfer the fish to paper towels to drain.
8
Warm the olive oil in a pan wide and deep enough to hold all the ingredients over medium heat.
9
Add the garlic and red pepper to the pan, stir, and cook until the garlic has colored slightly, about 2 minutes.
10
Add the tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
11
Add the fish, lower the heat to low, and cook until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
12
Transfer the fish to a serving platter, and spoon some sauce over each fillet.
13
Top with minced parsley and serve immediately.

228

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup/140g all-purpose flour, Fine sea salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 4 skinless fresh cod fillets (about 8 oz/225g each), and more.

Yes, Leghorn-Style Cod 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.

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Leghorn-Style Cod

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Variations & substitutions

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