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Crispy Fish with Tomato Sauce

Crispy Fish with Tomato Sauce | Pescado Frito con Salsa de Tomate y Azafrán

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 796 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 90 ml
  • 6 tomatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 cod fillets 8 oz / 250 grams each
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper
  • handful fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Finely dice the onion, roughly chop the garlic and finely grate the tomatoes

  2. Heat a fry pan with a medium heat and add in 2 tbsp (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil

  3. After a couple of minutes add in the onion and garlic, mix with the olive oil, after 3 minutes and the onion is translucent, add in the saffron, mix together and cook for 30 seconds, then add in the grated tomato, season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then lower to a low heat and simmer

  4. Meanwhile, heat a separate fry pan with a medium to medium-high heat, add in 4 tbsp (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil and 3 cloves of garlic (mashed down with a chef´s knife and leaving the skins on)

  5. While the oil is heating, pat dry the cod fillets with paper towels, then season with sea salt and black pepper, cut each fillet into 2 evenly sized pieces, for a total of 4 pieces of cod, coat each one in flour and then in egg wash (1 egg whisked and seasoned with salt & pepper)

  6. As you coat each fillet, add into the pan with the hot olive oil (at this point remove the cloves of garlic), fry the fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and lightly crispy, then transfer over a wire rack with paper towels

  7. After simmering the tomato sauce for about 10 minutes and it has slightly thickened up, remove from the heat

  8. Add the sauce over some serving dishes, place 2 pieces of cod over the sauce on each plate and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Crispy Fish with Tomato Sauce | Pescado Frito con Salsa de Tomate y Azafrán
Amount Per Serving
Calories 796 Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 32g
Cholesterol 179mg60%
Sodium 177mg8%
Potassium 1963mg56%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 51g102%
Vitamin A 3285IU66%
Vitamin C 58mg70%
Calcium 115mg12%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.