Cod in salsa verde The Tapas Sauces
Enjoy fish to the max with this irresistible cod recipe. With a touch of delicious salsa verde on top, this popular fish gets even tastier.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
- 0.6 kg Fresh Cod or Salted Cod Add salt if fresh.
- 0.2 kg Zucchini.
- 0.025 kg salsa verde The Tapas Sauces
- Olive Oil
Dice zucchini into slices.
Cut cod into filets.
Fry the cod and zucchini together in a pan with olive oil.
Turn over to ensure even cooking.
Once cooked, place the cod and zucchini onto a plate.
Drizzle salsa verde The Tapas Sauces on top and serve.
Looking for your latest fish dish? This cod in salsa verde from The Tapas Sauces combines one of the world’s most popular kinds of fish with delicious, fried zucchini and an irresistible drizzle of our mouthwatering salsa verde on top. What’s more, this culinary delight is a quick and easy meal that you can prepare in a matter of minutes.
The best time for fresh cod is usually considered to be from March through to November, but of course, you can enjoy it any time of year. With our salsa verde on top and fried zucchini on the plate, the result is a diverse, vibrant, and tasty meal that will make a lasting impression on your dinner guests.
What kind of fish is cod?
Cod is a saltwater fish with a mild flavor, found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Its popularity is probably due to two factors. Firstly, it’s so widely available, regardless of the place or time of year. Secondly, it tastes so good because of its white flesh which has a flaky, lean, and firm texture.
Where cod is most commonly found
Cod is most commonly found in the North Atlantic. It’s an important part of the diet and cuisine in Greenland, Norway, and neighboring Scandinavian countries, the Basque Country region of Spain, and Portugal. The Portuguese, in particular, are renowned for their love of cod. Not only will you find it on just about every restaurant menu throughout the country, but the Portuguese also claim to have as many as two thousand recipes for the much-loved fish.
Bacalhau
The Portuguese word for cod is bacalhau, similar to the Spanish ‘bacalao’. The traditional method of preparing cod in Portugal is to have it dried and salted, and sometimes soaked in milk before cooking. It has been part of their national cuisine since the 16th century and shows no signs of going away anytime soon.
What to pair with cod
Luckily, cod pairs well with so many types of food. Here are our top recommendations.
Rice - Fish and rice make a delightful combo and are particularly common as a duo in various West African dishes.
French fries - A serving of fries is delicious alongside cod. If the fries are chunky and the cod is battered, you’ve got yourself a traditional English ‘fish and chips’.
Rice and fries - There's no need to choose between rice and fries when you can have both. In fact, that would make it a quintessentially Portuguese meal, especially if you also add some black olives to the plate.
Vegetables - Opt for a mixed batch of diced and roasted vegetables, seasoned in salt and herbs. Otherwise, boiled or fried veggies also make a workable option.
Salad - How you make your salad is a matter of preference, but for a distinct and delicious side, try your hand at a quinoa salad or cucumber salad with a tasty dressing.
Coleslaw - This can go with the salad or one of the other sides. It will add a cool and refreshing variation to the meal, making it even more satisfying.
Potato salad - Similar to coleslaw, a potato salad offers something cool and refreshing. You can make these types of sides in advance and store them in the fridge, as they are served cold. Keyword cod, fish, salsa, salsa verde, sauce
