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Sicilian-Style Cod Fillets alla Ghiotta: A True Taste of the Mediterranean Sea
Whip up these Sicilian cod fillets alla ghiotta – a flavoursome, fragrant seafood dish bursting with Mediterranean charm!
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg cod fillets
- ✓ 30 g desalinated capers
- ✓ 150 g black olives
- ✓ 500 g cherry tomatoes
- ✓ 2 garlic cloves
- ✓ 1 small onion
- ✓ A handful of fresh parsley
- ✓ Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
- ✓ Salt, to taste
📊 Nutritional Information
If you’re after a seafood dish that captures the very essence of the Mediterranean, these cod fillets alla ghiotta fit the bill perfectly. Tender and juicy, they brim with authentic Sicilian flavours thanks to sweet cherry tomatoes, olives, and capers. Simple, wholesome, and bursting with taste, this is the kind of dish that makes a light evening meal truly unforgettable.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Soak the capers in a bowl of water for 10 minutes to remove the saltiness.
- 2
Blanch the cherry tomatoes in boiling water for a couple of minutes, then plunge them into cold water and peel off the skins.
- 3
Roughly chop the peeled tomatoes and set aside.
- 4
Warm a generous glug of olive oil in a large frying pan, add the finely chopped onion and garlic, and gently soften them.
- 5
Stir in the capers and roughly chopped olives, allowing the flavours to mingle for a couple of minutes.
- 6
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften.
- 7
Nestle the cod fillets into the sauce, season with salt, cover, and let it gently simmer for 10 minutes.
- 8
Serve the fillets hot, drizzled with a little raw olive oil and sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley.
💡 Tips and Variations
For a bolder flavour, add a pinch of dried oregano or a touch of chilli. For an even richer twist, swap the fresh cod for pre-soaked salted cod fillets (baccalà).
📦 Storage
- • Keep any leftover cod alla ghiotta in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
- • You can freeze individual portions wrapped in cling film for up to 2 to 3 months.
- • Reheat gently in a 180°C oven or in a pan for a few minutes before serving.
🍷 Pairing
This dish pairs beautifully with a glass of Delia Nivolelli Grecanico, a crisp and fruity Sicilian white that perfectly highlights the delicate fish and the sea-kissed aromas.
There’s something wonderfully comforting about serving up a dish that’s steeped in tradition yet effortlessly vibrant. I’d encourage you to give these Sicilian cod fillets alla ghiotta a go at home — it’s a lovely way to bring a touch of Mediterranean sunshine to your table. Share it with family or friends and watch how this simple, soulful recipe sparks joy and conversation all around. Bon appétit!
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