Turkish · beginner
Turkish Skillet Braised Cod With Tomatoes And Urfa Pepper
Tender fish fillets cooked gently over a bed of sweet onions, garlic, and fresh tomatoes seasoned with earthy Urfa pepper flakes and lemon juice.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 20 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet equipped with a lid over medium heat.
- 02
Add sliced onions and garlic, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened and light translucent gold.
- 03
Stir in chopped tomatoes, Urfa pepper flakes, and bay leaves, cooking for 5 minutes until tomatoes break down into a coarse sauce.
- 04
Season cod fillets lightly with salt and arrange them nestled flat on top of the warm tomato base.
- 05
Drizzle lemon juice over fish, cover skillet with tight lid, and reduce heat to low.
- 06
Braise gently for 10 minutes until fish turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork, then serve immediately.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Fish Braising
Cooking delicate fish directly over a moist vegetable bed under cover preserves moisture without breaking apart the fish structure.
Notes from the kitchen
- Urfa pepper adds a rich, smoky, raisins-and-chocolate undertone with very moderate heat.
- Avoid overcooking the cod so it remains succulent and absorbs the tangy lemon tomato liquid.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Turkish; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
