30-Minute Braised Cod Veracruz

Name: 30-Minute Braised Cod Veracruz
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, olive oil; 1 , onion, halved and sliced thin; 2 teaspoons, chili powder; , Salt and ground black pepper; 4 , garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14.5-ounce) can, diced tomatoes, drained; 1/4 cup, pimento stuffed green olives, sliced thin; 1/2 cup, dry white wine; 1 teaspoon, minced fresh thyme; 4 , skinless cod fillets, 1 inch thick; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh cilantro

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Flaky white cod is one of the more widely distributed and moderately priced fish available. Its mild flavor can be used in countless dishes, but we think it’s at its best when braised with assertive flavorings, like the chiles, tomatoes, and olives of cod Veracruz.

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

For this Mexican-style braised cod recipe, we laid down a base of sautéed onion, garlic, and chili powder, to which we added tomatoes, olives, and wine. Once the broth was prepared, we simply nestled the pieces of fish down into the sauce, ...

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