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Turkish Skillet Braised Cod With Tomatoes And Urfa Pepper

Name: Turkish Skillet Braised Cod With Tomatoes And Urfa Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 500 g cod fillets, cut into 4 portions; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 piece yellow onion, thinly sliced; 3 clove garlic, thinly sliced; 2 piece ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 tsp Urfa pepper flakes, smoky Turkish chili; 2 piece bay leaves; 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Tender fish fillets cooked gently over a bed of sweet onions, garlic, and fresh tomatoes seasoned with earthy Urfa pepper flakes and lemon juice.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

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Technique to learn

Fish Braising

Cooking delicate fish directly over a moist vegetable bed under cover preserves moisture without breaking apart the fish structure.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet equipped with a lid over medium heat.
Step 2: Add sliced onions and garlic, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened and light translucent gold.

Step 3: Stir in chopped tomatoes, Urfa pepper flakes, and bay leaves, cooking for 5 minutes until tomatoes break down into a coarse sauce.

Step 4: Season cod fillets lightly with salt and arrange them nestled flat on top of the warm tomato base.

Step 5: Drizzle lemon juice over fish, cover skillet with tight lid, and reduce heat to low.

Step 6: Braise gently for 10 minutes until fish turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork, then serve immediately.

Cooking tips

Urfa pepper adds a rich, smoky, raisins-and-chocolate undertone with very moderate heat.
Avoid overcooking the cod so it remains succulent and absorbs the tangy lemon tomato liquid.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Turkish; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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