Delicious Recipe: Cod with Capers and Tapenade

If you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make recipe to impress your guests, cod with capers and tapenade is an excellent choice. This dish, with its Mediterranean flavors, is not only delicious but also healthy. Here's how to prepare it for 4 people.

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces of cod loin
  • 200 g pitted black olives
  • 60 g capers
  • 10 marinated anchovies
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 10 cl olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 6 g sprouted seeds
  • 1 sprig of chervil
  • Salt

Preparation

  1. Prepare the tapenade:

    • Crush the garlic clove to extract the pulp.
    • Drain the olives, 50 g of capers, and the anchovies.
    • Place all the ingredients (olives, capers, anchovies, garlic) in your blender.
    • Blend while gradually adding the olive oil until you get a smooth paste.
    • Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

  2. Cook the cod:

    • Season the cod loin pieces with salt and pepper.
    • Steam them for 7 minutes.

  3. Plating and presentation:

    • Serve the cod loins with the tapenade.
    • Garnish with capers, sprouted seeds, and chervil leaves.
    • For a fresh touch, serve this dish with a bit of green salad.

Tips and Tricks

  • For an even more flavorful tapenade, let it rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
  • Anchovy-free variant: If you don't like anchovies, you can replace them with some sardine fillets or simply omit them en use our olivade.
  • Pairing: This dish pairs perfectly with a dry and fruity white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or Vermentino.

With this recipe for cod with capers and tapenade, you'll bring a Mediterranean touch to your table. Enjoy your meal!