Spanish Cod with Garlic

Cod is a popular fish that is flavorful and has a very low fat content.  Cod livers are sources of omega-3 fatty acids which are in demand as daily supplements.  Moreover, cod is versatile and is a mainstay in various world cuisines.  Spain has produced one of the more famous recipes for cod called Bacalao, or Salted Cod.  Here is a recipe for Bacalao that remains unchanged to this day.  Enjoy it with a glass of white wine!

 Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 pound flaked cod
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cut in thin slices
• 2 sweet red peppers, in strips
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Directions:

• Heat a pan with oil.  Stir fry the onion 2 minutes, add the potatoes and stir fry 10 minutes more, stirring often.
• In a separate pan, stir fry the peppers for 5 minutes, add the tomatoes and fry 3 minutes more.
• Add this mixture to the potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir fry the garlic 3 minutes, add the cod and fry 5 minutes more.
• Put the cod fish into an oven-proof dish and spoon the vegetable mixture on top.
• Bake 10 minutes in the oven at 400°F (200°C).
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve.