Sauteed cod provencale

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
tablespoonOlive oil
Two; (1/2-inch-thick)
; pieces of cod
; fillet (about 6
; ounces each)
2Plum tomatoes; peeled, and seeded,
; and diced
2Kalamata or other brine-cured blacked; pitted and sliced
; olives, thin
¼teaspoonFresh thyme leaves or a pinch of crumbled
; dried
2Fresh large basil leaves; sliced thin

Directions

In a non-skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it saut the cod, seasoned with salt and pepper, for 30 seconds. Sprinkle the cod with the tomatoes, the olives, and the thyme, reduce the heat to moderately low, and cook the mixture, covered for 2 minutes. Scatter the basil over the fish, drizzle it with the remaining ½ tablespoon oil, and cook it, covered, for 1 minute, or until it just flakes.

Serves 2.

Gourmet August 1993

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