{"id":639,"date":"2025-08-31T13:24:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T13:24:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cherrywillingham.org.uk\/?p=639"},"modified":"2025-09-02T11:37:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T11:37:30","slug":"cod-with-tomatoes-capers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/2025\/08\/31\/cod-with-tomatoes-capers\/","title":{"rendered":"Cod with Tomatoes &amp; Capers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>This cod with tomatoes and capers is such a simple dish, but it&#8217;s beyond delicious. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a tasty new way to serve fish that comes together in a pinch, this is just the ticket. Follow me&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1494\" data-pin-description=\"This cod with tomatoes and capers is such a simple dish, but it&#039;s beyond delicious. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!\" data-pin-title=\"Cod with Tomatoes &amp; Capers\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cod-tomatoes-capers.jpg\" alt=\"cod with tomatoes and capers served on small white plate with bread and silver fork\" class=\"wp-image-30320\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">What you&#8217;ll need<\/h2>\n<p>The awesome thing about this recipe is that you only need a handful of simple, store-bought ingredients. <strong>The full quantities are in the recipe card below, but here\u2019s a quick note on each ingredient:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cod<\/strong> &#8211; You&#8217;ll want to use boneless skinless fillets, which you&#8217;ll find in all supermarkets and fishmongers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flour<\/strong> &#8211; This is seasoned with salt and pepper and will be used to coat the fish (more on this in a sec).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong> &#8211; For frying the cod and also to create the sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oil<\/strong> &#8211; This will be used to fry the cod alongside some of the butter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wine<\/strong> &#8211; This cuts through the rich, buttery sauce and adds a mellow background flavour. It&#8217;s also great for deglazing the pan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stock<\/strong> &#8211; Some vegetable stock will help create the sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parsley<\/strong> &#8211; I love loads of fresh parsley with this recipe, both in the sauce and to garnish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic<\/strong> &#8211; Adds flavour and pairs amazingly with the tomatoes and capers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capers<\/strong> &#8211; The salty, vinegary flavour of capers pairs beautifully with fish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomatoes<\/strong> &#8211; These add little bursts of sweetness that balance out the salty, tangy flavours in the sauce. You&#8217;ll want to use cherry tomatoes or baby plum tomatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1159\" data-pin-description=\"This cod with tomatoes and capers is such a simple dish, but it&#039;s beyond delicious. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!\" data-pin-title=\"Cod with Tomatoes &amp; Capers\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cod-tomatoes-capers-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"overhead shot of cod with tomatoes and capers ingredients with text labels\" class=\"wp-image-30323\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Pan-Fried Cod<\/h2>\n<p>Before you do anything, I recommend using kitchen roll\/paper towels to <strong>pat the cod dry and remove excess moisture<\/strong>. Excess moisture is going to prevent you from getting a nice golden crust. It will also cause the pan to &#8216;spit&#8217; at you, which is never fun.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dredging the cod through flour<\/h3>\n<p>Coating the cod in a thin layer of flour is important for two reasons:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It helps the cod build up a light, crispy crust.<\/li>\n<li>It absorbs the sauce and helps it cling to the cod, instead of sliding right off it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From there, we&#8217;re going to fry the cod in a combination of <strong>butter and oil<\/strong>; the butter adds a rich flavour, whilst the oil helps prevent the butter from burning. You\u2019ll want to use a <strong>non-stick pan<\/strong> \u2013 cod is very delicate and can break apart if it sticks to the pan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Process shots: add cod to seasoned flour (photo 1), coat then shake excess (photo 2), add to butter and oil (photo 3), fry both sides then remove (photo 4).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"This cod with tomatoes and capers is such a simple dish, but it&#039;s beyond delicious. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!\" data-pin-title=\"Cod with Tomatoes &amp; Capers\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-pan-fried-cod.jpg\" alt=\"4 step by step photos showing how to pan fry cod\" class=\"wp-image-30322\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Tomato and Caper Sauce<\/h2>\n<p>The base of the sauce starts with the leftover butter and oil from the cod. Alongside the <strong>capers<\/strong> and <strong>garlic<\/strong>, I like to fry the <strong>parsley stalks<\/strong> too (just to reduce waste and add more flavour to the sauce).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reducing the wine<\/h3>\n<p>When you add the wine, it&#8217;s really important to simmer it right down, almost until it has evaporated. This will burn off the alcohol and prevent the sauce from being too bitter.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thickening the sauce<\/h3>\n<p>For this recipe, I love to&nbsp;<strong>coat the butter in the leftover flour and whisk it into the stock<\/strong>. This creates a light, glossy sauce that coats the cod perfectly. It&#8217;s a much easier method than creating a roux.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Process shots: fry capers, garlic and parsley stalks (photo 1), reduce wine then add stock (photo 2), toss butter in leftover flour (photo 3) add to sauce (photo 4), whisk to melt and bind with sauce (photo 5), stir in tomatoes and parsley (photo 6).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" data-pin-description=\"This cod with tomatoes and capers is such a simple dish, but it&#039;s beyond delicious. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!\" data-pin-title=\"Cod with Tomatoes &amp; Capers\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/how-to-make-tomato-caper-sauce.jpg\" alt=\"6 step by step photos showing how to make tomato caper sauce\" class=\"wp-image-30321\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">How to serve Cod with Tomatoes &amp; Capers<\/h2>\n<p>I like to add the cod back into the pan momentarily, just to coat it in the sauce and very gently warm it back through. From there, I love to finish with loads of fresh parsley!<\/p>\n<p>To serve, I typically just serve with some warm, <strong>crusty bread<\/strong>. Rice or mash also work nicely. If you want some more veg I recommend green beans or asparagus!<\/p>\n<p><em>For more delicious cod recipes check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/garlic-butter-cod\/\">Garlic Butter Cod<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/pan-fried-cod\/\">Simple Pan-Fried Cod<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alrighty, let&#8217;s tuck into the full recipe for this cod with tomatoes and capers shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1424\" data-pin-description=\"This cod with tomatoes and capers is such a simple dish, but it&#039;s beyond delicious. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!\" data-pin-title=\"Cod with Tomatoes &amp; Capers\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cod-capers-tomatoes.jpg\" alt=\"cod with capers and tomatoes in large pan\" class=\"wp-image-30324\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to make Cod with Tomatoes and Capers (Full Recipe &amp; Video)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-30326\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"30326\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cherrywillingham.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cod-tomatoes-capers-300x300-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"cod with tomatoes and capers served on small white plate with bread and silver fork\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wprm_print\/cod-with-tomatoes-and-capers\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"30326\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cod with Tomatoes and Capers<\/h2>\n<p>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-30326 wprm-user-rating wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"30326\" data-average=\"0\" data-count=\"0\" data-total=\"0\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-empty\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>This cod with tomatoes and capers is such a simple dish, but it&#039;s beyond delicious. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dinner, Main Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American, Italian<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-30326 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30326\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">268<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/guy-behind-bacon\/\" target=\"_self\">Chris Collins<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-cost-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-cost-label\">Cost <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-cost wprm-block-text-normal\">\u00a33.50 \/ $4<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-30326-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30326\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Sharp Knife &amp; Chopping Board<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Paper Towels\/Kitchen Roll&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for patting cod dry)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large Shallow Dish&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for dredging cod)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large Non-Stick Pan &amp; Spatula\/Turner<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Wooden Spoon<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Jug&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for stock)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-30326-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-30326-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"30326\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cod<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4x<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">120-150g\/4-5oz boneless skinless<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Cod Fillets<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">35g \/ 1\/4 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Plain Flour<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Salt<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Black Pepper<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 tbsp \/ 15g<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Unsalted Butter<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Sauce<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Garlic<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>finely diced<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Capers<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>drained (keep 1 tsp brine)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">small bunch of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Fresh Parsley<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>large stalks &amp; leaves separated and both finely diced (~15g\/0.5oz)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">60ml \/ 1\/4 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Dry White Wine<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">120ml \/ 1\/2 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Vegetable Stock<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3 tbsp \/ 45g<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Unsalted Butter<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>diced into cubes (keep in fridge until needed)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">250g \/ 9oz<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Baby Plum or Cherry Tomatoes<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>halved<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-30326-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-30326-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30326\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30326-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Pat the cod dry with kitchen roll\/paper towels to remove excess moisture. In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. One by one coat the cod fillets in the flour, shake off excess then place to one side. Keep the leftover flour.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30326-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Heat 1 tbsp oil and butter in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Place the cod in and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until light golden on the outside and just about opaque through the centre. Carefully remove the fillets and place them on a plate to one side. Timings will depend on the thickness of the fillets, but I recommend being cautious as the cod will carry on slightly as it rests and when added back to the pan. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30326-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Add the capers, garlic and finely diced parsley stalks to the leftover fat in the pan and fry for 10-20 seconds (careful the garlic doesn&#039;t burn). Pour in the wine &amp; caper brine and rapidly simmer for 2 minutes until it almost completely evaporates and the pungent smell of alcohol disappears.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30326-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Lower the heat to medium and pour in the stock. Toss the remaining butter in the leftover flour, shake off excess, then whisk it into the stock until melted. Add the tomatoes, half of the finely diced parsley leaves and the resting juices from the cod. Stir and simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens and the tomatoes just begin to soften.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-30326-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Check for seasoning and adjust if needed, then gently place the cod back in the pan. Spoon over the sauce, then serve up with extra parsley and enjoy!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-30326\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Video<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cod with Tomatoes and Capers\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mg-OMhsKvLo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-30326-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span><strong>a) Cod<\/strong> \u00a0&#8211; Timings will depend on the thickness of the fillets, so it&#8217;s better to time it with your eyes. You&#8217;ll want it very slightly underdone because it&#8217;ll carry on cooking slightly as it rests and when it&#8217;s added back into the pan. The end result should leave the cod opaque through the centre with the flesh nice and flaky. It can overcook quite quickly so just be vigilant.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>b) Seasoning<\/strong> &#8211; I find that the capers\/brine + the stock offers enough saltiness for this dish. You can however adjust it if you need to. If you&#8217;re very sensitive to salt, you could also use low salt stock too, but just make sure the sauce is properly seasoned, otherwise it could turn out bland.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>c) Serving<\/strong> &#8211; I love this with some warm crusty bread. You can serve with an extra veg (green beans or asparagus work well). If you want more of a carby dinner then rice or mash works great.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>d) Inspiration<\/strong> &#8211; This recipe pulls on ingredients\/techniques from my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/garlic-butter-cod\/\">Garlic Butter Cod<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/chicken-piccata\/\">Chicken Piccata<\/a>, and is inspired by a recipe I spotted from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sipandfeast.com\/italian-chicken-capers-cherry-tomato\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sip and Feast<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>e) Calories<\/strong> &#8211; Whole recipe divided by 4 assuming half the flour is used.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-30326-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">268<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7.58<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21.21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15.88<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7.967<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.126<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5.641<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.473<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">90<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">823<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">524<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.86<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1052<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11.8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">31<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/cod-tomatoes-capers\/\">Cod with Tomatoes &amp; Capers<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\">Don&#039;t Go Bacon My Heart<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This cod with tomatoes and capers is such a simple dish, but it&#8217;s beyond delicious. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! If you&#8217;re looking for a tasty new way to serve fish that comes together in a pinch, this is just the ticket. 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