Wild Alaskan Cod, Crispy Coated, Garlic Roasted Medley Tomatoes
Even if you too are a bit delirious from the onslaught of so many consecutive days of dreary, dreary rain, then welcome to the shared table this bright and cheery dish, Wild Alaskan Cod, Crispy Coated, Garlic Roasted Medley Tomatoes.
Aren’t those bright multi colored medley of tomatoes lovely? I bet you’ll agree, well, if you fancy little roasted tomatoes, that is.
It seems the rain in these parts just will not go away. I’m wearied of smiling uplifting speeches to family members “oh but look how green the grass is, and it will make the flowers and garden so lush.’
Giving you an idea on the effects of continuous rain in my household, somewhere before 7 am, after listening to hours of plundering rain drops on the roof I thought I must be seeing things upon descending the second floor stairway.
Constructively ridding lots of pent up energy after days of being stuck indoors at home and in school, my Grandson, the J-Dude, who is by no means a hyper active kid was in his bike helmet riding his Segway round and round and round the entire first floor, hard wood and tiled floors speeding fast, slowing down, speeding up, spinning, doing tricks, back around the kitchen island.
This went on for nearly the full hour before leaving for the bus stop less I had him eat his breakfast and brush his teeth.
Speaking of the bus stop, and the decibel noise range of a bunch of elementary school students that have been cooped up for nearly over a week and a half now. Goodness.
The poor Bus Driver! The poor teachers! Imagine each teacher having to keep around twenty plus children in check with no outdoor recess for nearly two school weeks! Even the thought of it.
Hopefully sunny days will shortly appear on the horizon but until then why not add some colorful cheer to your shared table and prepare a happy, tasty meal like Wild Alaskan Cod, Crispy Coated, Garlic Roasted Tomatoes?!
Wild Alaskan Cod, Crispy Coated, Garlic Roasted Medley Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Wild Alaskan Cod, cut into 6- six ounce pieces
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons dried Parmesan cheese
- 2 good pinches coarse kosher salt
- few grinds fresh cracked black pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Preparing the Garlic Roasted Tomatoes:
- 3-4 cups mixed colored medley cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- couple pinches coarse kosher salt
- few grinds fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 12 fresh basil leaves,thinly sliced
Instructions
- Beat eggs in a wide, shallow bowl
- Pour Panko bread crumbs into a wide, shallow bowl, stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper
- Dip cod pieces into the beaten egg then into the Panko bread crumbs mixture, coating well on both sides, shaking off the excess before transferring to a platter or baking sheet, lightly cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, rinse cherry tomatoes, set onto a baking sheet, pour over 2 tablespoons olive oil then sprinkle over a pinch or two of salt and pepper, toss to combine
- Roast tomatoes for 30 minutes then remove the pan and stir through the garlic, returning back to the oven for another 20 minutes, until tomatoes are near the bursting state or beginning to blister, transfer roasted tomatoes to a bowl, toss with basil strips, check seasoning, adjust to taste
- Reduce the oven heat to 350 degrees
- Heat a large nonstick pan on medium heat, once hot, add in the butter and olive oil, swirl to cover the bottom of the pan
- Sauté fish to golden colored, around three minutes, then turn over and cook until golden browned on the other side, another few minutes. Transfer pan to the oven and finish cooking for ten to twelve minutes until fish is just done
- Plate Wild Alaskan Cod topping with roasted tomato medley, serve remaining tomatoes on the side
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