Italy · Fish · No. 350
Sicilian Cod with Capers and Raisins
One portion, 20 minutes, and only 8 minutes of chopping.
Per portion
380kcal
28 gProtein
21 gCarbs
20 gFat
Calories from protein 30%, carbs 22%, fat 48%. Estimated from the ingredients.
Roughly £2.90 a portion.
Method
- 1
Soak the raisins in a little warm water for 5 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Dust the cod in flour and season. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the cod for 3–4 minutes each side until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- 3
In the same pan, fry the garlic, capers and pine nuts for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the raisins and vinegar, let it bubble for 30 seconds, then spoon the mixture over the cod.
- 5
Scatter with parsley and serve.
Cook's notes
- Sizes. Vegetables, fruit and eggs are medium unless the recipe says otherwise. A tin is a standard 400g tin.
- Dairy. Salted or unsalted butter both work; with salted, go easy on any extra salt. Use full-fat soured cream, crème fraîche and yoghurt in anything hot, as low-fat versions split.
- Stock. A cube or pot made up as the packet says. Cubes are salty, so taste before adding more salt.
- Heat. Medium means a gentle sizzle, not spitting. High means the oil shimmers before the food goes in. A simmer is a few lazy bubbles, not a rolling boil. Leave the lid off unless the recipe says to cover.
- Pans. A small saucepan is about 16cm and a frying pan about 24cm. Sauces reduce faster in a wider pan, so go by how it looks rather than the clock.
- Doneness. Chicken and turkey should reach 75°C in the thickest part, pork 65 to 70°C, and beef steak 55°C for medium-rare. Rest steaks and chops for a few minutes before slicing.
- Finishing. Taste before serving. Most dishes want a pinch more salt, and a squeeze of lemon or a splash of vinegar lifts anything rich.
- Leftovers. Cool quickly, cover and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days, then reheat until piping hot. Cooked rice keeps for 1 day and should only be reheated once.
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