A vibrant dish garnished with ruby-like pomegranate seeds atop perfectly cooked white cod. The saffron broth lends a warm golden hue, scattered with green olive slices. Sprigs of fresh herbs punctuate the plate, giving it a rustic charm.

Autumn's Feast, Cod in Saffron-Pomegranate Broth

Name: Autumn's Feast, Cod in Saffron-Pomegranate Broth
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Cod fillets, 2 fillets each weighing around 200g; Pomegranate, 1 large seeds extracted; Green olives, 1/4 cup sliced; Fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon finely chopped; Fresh garlic, 2 cloves minced; Saffron threads, A pinch None; Vegetable stock, 2 cups None; White wine, 1/4 cup None; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons None; Salt, To taste None; Black pepper, To taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Searing

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: November 02, 2024

In celebration of autumn's alluring bounty, we deliver a plateful of ocean's best to your dining table. Our key ingredients include fresh white cod, ripe pomegranates, and heart-healthy olives, all dressed in a warm blanket of saffron-infused broth.

Ingredients (for 2)

Cod fillets - 2 fillets - each weighing around 200g
Pomegranate - 1 large - seeds extracted
Green olives - 1/4 cup - sliced
Fresh thyme - 1 tablespoon - finely chopped
Fresh garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Saffron threads - A pinch
Vegetable stock - 2 cups
White wine - 1/4 cup
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - To taste
Black pepper - To taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🐟

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper, then sear on each side until golden brown. Set them aside for later.
Step 2 - 🍳🧄🌼

Using the same pan, add garlic and saffron. Stir until fragrant.
Step 3 - 🍷🥣⏱️

Pour in the white wine and vegetable stock into the pan, let it simmer for approximately 5 minutes.
Step 4 - 🐟🍲🕑

Return the seared cod fillets to the pan, letting them poach in the saffron-infused broth for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
Step 5 - 🫒🥘🔥

Just before plating, add the sliced olives and half of the pomegranate seeds to the pan for a final warm-through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 6 - 🐟🍽️🥖

Plate the cod fillets, pour over the saffron-infused broth, sprinkle with fresh thyme and the remaining pomegranate seeds. Serve with a side of crusty bread.

Additional

Pomegranate seeds add not only a ton of flavor but also, they make any dish look festive and ready for a feast. Plus, kids love explodinng them out of the fruit. If saffron is not at hand, turmeric is a good substitute for color, though the flavor will be slightly different. For a vegetarian version, replace cod with firm tofu.