Prosciutto Wrapped Cod with Mediterranean Salsa

Ingredients
  

For the Cod Fillets:

  • 4 pieces thick cod fillets, about 6 ounces each
  • 12 slices prosciutto
  • Black pepper, to taste 

For the Mediterranean Salsa:

  • 2 large vine ripened tomatoes, de-seeded, diced small
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • Pinch salt and pepper, or to taste
  • Zest of half a lemon, finely grated
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1 tbsp. fresh oregano dill, tarragon, thyme or chives, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 2 tbsp. capers, roughly chopped
  • Pinch of chili flakes, optional

Instructions
 

To prepare the salsa:

  • In a glass bowl, simply toss all of the ingredients together; mix well.
  • Let stand for 20 minutes or so, at room temperature, while you prepare the fish.
  • Toss the salsa a few times to ensure a good blending of the flavors.

To prepare the fish: 

  • First lay three pieces of prosciutto on a cutting board.
  • Slightly overlap the pieces having two pieces in one direction and the third slice overlapping the two at the top of the shortest side.
  • Lay a piece of the cod on the third slice of prosciutto and roll gently but tightly; repeat for the other three pieces of cod fillet.
  • The fish can be cooked on an outdoor gas grill or placed in an oven safe pan and baked; see steps below for searing and baking the cod fish.
  • However you choose to cook, the grill or the pan should be lightly oiled with canola oil and pre-heated to just above medium heat.
  • Lay the pieces of fish on the grill, or in the pan, with the seam side of the prosciutto down.
  • Grill or sauté for only a minute or two on all sides.
  • If using an outdoor grill, leave only one burner on and move the fish pieces to the opposite side, off the direct heat.
  • Close the lid and cook for 10 – 15 minutes or until the fish is completely cooked through.
  • If using the stove top method, after searing the outsides, place the pan in a pre-heated 350°F oven for 10 -15 minutes until the fish is completely cooked through.
  • Allow the fish pieces to rest for 5 minutes before serving them with the salsa.
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