Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4- 6 oz. pieces of fresh cod fillet
  • Pinch of sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 slices bacon (diced)
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
  • 1-15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1-12 oz. bottle of marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped {try to use bottle over can for flavor})
  • 1/2 cup green olives (pitted and halved {I used Castelvetrano})
  • 1 bunch of fresh cilantro (roughly chopped or torn)

Instruction

  • Pat the cod dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place bacon in cold pan over medium high heat and cook until crisp. Should take about 5 minutes
  • Remove to a plate lined with paper towel.
  • Add fish to the skillet and cook until slightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside on plate.{you are only cooking one side}
  • Add onion, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook stirring until onions soften, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable stock and lemon juice, cook until reduced to at least half, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes their juice, artichokes and olives.
  • Lower hear to medium and nestle fish pieces into the sauce, browned side up. Cover and cook until fish is opaque and cooked through. About 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of your Cod. Plate and serve topped with chopped bacon and cilantro.