Whitefish with Savory Tomato Sauce
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces fish with sauceThis recipe can be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers.
Serve with Brown and Wild Rice or Brown Rice or Brown Rice with Parsley or Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
| 1 slice raw Bacon (diced) |
| 3 tsp. Olive oil |
| 1 Small Shallots, raw (minced) |
| 2 medium whole (2-3/5 inch dia) Tomatoes (peeled and seeded) |
| 1 cup Water |
| 1/4 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 tsp. Rosemary, fresh |
| 16 ounces Fresh cod (4 4-ounce filets) |
Instructions
Add 1 teaspoon of the olive oil to the pan and then the shallots. Cook, stirring continuously, until the shallots are translucent.
Slice the bacon into a small dice. Add the bacon to the pan with the tomatoes, water, salt, pepper and rosemary. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about an hour. Remove from the heat and cool. Using a stick blender or a blender, puree until smooth. Return to the pan to keep warm.
Place the remaining 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, place the fish filets in the pan. Cook for about 6 - 7 minutes and turn. Cook for another 5 - 7 minutes and serve with the sauce.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown and Wild Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown and the wild rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very…
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Brown Rice with Parsley
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
The bacon gives this sauce a great savory flavor and makes this rich and creamy. A perfect pair for your delicious healthy fish. Serve this with mashed potatoes or brown and wild rice.