Roasted Rock Cod with Italian Peppers Recipe

Name: Roasted Rock Cod with Italian Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 mild medium red or green Italian frying peppers (about 1 pound); 4 anchovies, coarsely chopped; 1 garlic clove, smashed; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorn; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped; Four 1/2-pound cod fillets; 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Roast the peppers as close to the heat as possible for about 10 minutes, turning, until charred and blistered all over.
3
Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover and let cool.
4
Lower the oven temperature to 400.
5
Peel the peppers and cut them into thin strips; discard the cores and seeds.
6
In a mortar, crush the anchovies to a coarse paste with the garlic, peppercorns and salt.
7
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the olive oil, capers and roasted peppers.
8
Arrange the cod on a baking sheet and spread the pepper mixture evenly over each fillet.
9
Roast the cod for about 10 minutes, or until the flesh flakes easily.
10
Sprinkle with the parsley and serve with the lemon wedges on the side.

204

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 mild medium red or green Italian frying peppers (about 1 pound), 4 anchovies, coarsely chopped, 1 garlic clove, smashed, 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorn, and more.

Yes, Roasted Rock Cod with Italian Peppers 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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Roasted Rock Cod with Italian Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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