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Salt Cod in Tomato Sauce

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Makes 4 servings 1x

Time 45 minutes with prepared salt cod

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless salt cod, soaked overnight, drained and poached for 15 minutes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, lightly smashed
  • 3 anchovies, or to taste
  • 1 (28-ounce) can whole plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives
  • Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Drain the salt cod and pick out any stray bones or pieces of skin, then cut them into chunks. Combine the oil and garlic in a large skillet and turn the heat to medium. Add the anchovies and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly golden and the anchovies have broken up. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the tomatoes to the skillet, along with a little salt and some pepper. Cook a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture begins to become “saucy,” about 15 minutes.

2. Add the capers, olives, pepper flakes, and cod. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring infrequently and gently, until the cod is hot. Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish and serve.

– Recipe from The Best Recipes in the World

Recipe variations

Fried Salt Cod in Tomato Sauce
More work, but better: After poaching the salt cod, cut it into chunks. Drain well on paper towels, then dredge in flour and fry on both sides in at least 1/4 inch of hot olive oil. Add to the tomato sauce as above.