Mediterranean Cod with Tomato and Herbs

Thermomix recipe: Mediterranean Cod with Tomato and Herbs. Ready in 35 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 1 onion, halved
• 2 cloves garlic
• 20 g olive oil
• 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
• 100 g vegetable stock
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• ½ tsp salt, plus more for seasoning cod
• ¼ tsp black pepper, plus more for seasoning cod
• 4 cod fillets (approx. 150-180 g each), skinless, boneless
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Place 1 onion, halved, and 2 cloves garlic into the mixing bowl. Chop 5 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
2. Add 20 g olive oil. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
3. Add 800 g canned crushed tomatoes, 100 g vegetable stock, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp dried basil, ½ tsp sugar (if using), ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper to the mixing bowl. Stir 5 sec / Speed 2 (Reverse).
4. Season the 4 cod fillets generously with salt and pepper. Place them carefully into the Varoma dish, ensuring there are gaps for steam to circulate.
5. Attach the Varoma to the mixing bowl. Cook 20-25 min / Varoma / Speed 2 (Reverse). The cod should be opaque and flake easily when done. If not, cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Carefully remove the Varoma. Check the consistency of the tomato sauce. If it's too thin, remove the measuring cup and place the simmering basket on the lid to prevent splatter, then cook for an additional 5 min / Varoma / Speed 1 (Reverse) to reduce slightly. If too thick, add a splash of hot water or stock.
7. To finish, cook the sauce for 1 min / 90°C / Speed 1 (Reverse) to settle and prevent sticking.
8. Serve the steamed cod fillets immediately with the warm tomato sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and a lemon wedge.

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