Salt Cod in Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Salt Cod in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless salt cod, soaked and cooked (page 245); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed; 3 anchovy fillets, or to taste; One 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, drained and chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons drained capers; 1/2 cup pitted green olives; Hot red pepper flakes to taste; Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound boneless salt cod, soaked and cooked (page 245)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
3 anchovy fillets, or to taste
One 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 cup pitted green olives
Hot red pepper flakes to taste
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

1
Drain the salt cod and pick out any stray bones or pieces of skin, then cut it into chunks.
2
Combine the oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add the anchovies and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly golden and the anchovies broken up.
4
Raise the heat to medium high and add the tomatoes along with a little salt and some pepper.
5
Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture gets saucy, about 15 minutes.
6
Add the capers, olives, pepper flakes, and cod.
7
Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently, until the cod is hot.
8
Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish and serve.
9
More work, but better: After poaching the salt cod, cut it into chunks.
10
Drain well on paper towels, then dredge in flour and fry on both sides in at least 1/4 inch of hot olive oil.
11
Add to the tomato sauce as directed.

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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 pound boneless salt cod, soaked and cooked (page 245), 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed, 3 anchovy fillets, or to taste, and more.

Yes, Salt Cod in Tomato Sauce 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.

Salt Cod in Tomato Sauce

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