Cod with pomegranate sauce

Name: Cod with pomegranate sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 43 min
Total time: 63 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Cod 0.7 lb; Marjoram 3 sprigs; Thyme 2 sprigs; Rosemary 2 sprigs; Sage 2 sprigs; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Pomegranate 12.3 oz; Water 1 cup; Potato starch 3 tbsp

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396

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 396
Carbohydrates g 39.7
of which sugars g 28.4
Protein g 27.3
Fats g 14.3
of which saturated fat g 2.3
Fiber g 5.2
Cholesterol mg 75
Sodium mg 724

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 43 min
Serving: 2

PRESENTATION

Cod with pomegranate sauce is really something special among cod recipes—especially if you're into mixing things up for the holidays. In Italy, they’ve started using winter fruits, like pomegranate, to give classic baked cod a fresh twist. The first bite? Yeah, you get this tangy kick from the pomegranate sauce that's just perfect. And the cod? Moist as ever in the oven. The fruity glaze adds a lovely balance of sweet and sour. It's so so good. Plus, herbs like thyme—and maybe a hint of rosemary—really bring out the fish’s mild flavor. Not too fancy, which is great.

And look, the bright color from the pomegranate makes the dish pop, looking just as good as it tastes. So... It is great when you want dinner to feel special but not stressful. Honestly, one of those easy cod recipes that looks impressive without any kitchen drama.

In different Italian regions, people are all about using pomegranate in savory dishes like risotto and chicken strips—not just desserts anymore. That little tart burst? It’s like made for fish, especially in healthy fish recipes that don’t need heavy ingredients to be flavorful. Way way better than poached cod. The pomegranate reduction? Gives it this crispier edge and keeps things interesting for your taste buds.

Here's the deal: If you want a quick seafood dinner with a wow factor, this is it. Pair it with simple sides or even other Mediterranean cod recipes for a meal that’s really put together. And look, during winter when pomegranates are everywhere in Italian markets, cod with fruit sauce feels just right. Really. It blends tradition with a creative spin, showing how easy cod dinner ideas can be surprising, juicy, and fun for everyone. This dish—seriously—is a great example of how easy cod recipes can bring seasonal flavors with an Italian twist. Whether you're new to cooking fish or a seasoned pro, this will surely become a favorite.

Pretty simple, right? Can't go wrong.

INGREDIENTS

396

Calories per serving

Cod 0.7 lb (300 g)

Marjoram 3 sprigs

Thyme 2 sprigs

Rosemary 2 sprigs

Sage 2 sprigs

Fine salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Extra virgin olive oil to taste

for the sauce: Pomegranate 12.3 oz (350 g); Water 1 cup (230 g); Potato starch 3 tbsp (25 g)

Preparation

How to prepare Cod with pomegranate sauce

To prepare the cod with pomegranate sauce, start by scoring the skin of the pomegranate with a small knife 1 to mark the sections and open the fruit more easily 2; then deseed the pomegranate and collect the seeds in a bowl 3.

Take care of the fish: line a baking tray with baking paper, drizzle with a little olive oil, and place the cod pieces on top 4, season with salt, pepper, and the herbs required by the recipe: rosemary, thyme, and sage 5. Bake the cod in a preheated static oven at 428°F for 30 minutes. While the fillets are cooking, prepare the sauce: pour the pomegranate seeds into a saucepan (save some fresh ones for the final decoration).

Add 7 oz of water, taken from the total amount 7 and cook for about 10 minutes over medium heat. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, dissolve the potato starch in the remaining 1 oz of cold water 8 to dissolve it without forming lumps 9.

Add the dissolved potato starch into the saucepan with the pomegranate seeds 10, stir and cook for another 2 minutes. Turn off the heat 11 and transfer the mixture into a blender jug 12, blend until you get a smooth sauce.

Strain the sauce obtained through a sieve 13, to retain the harder part of the seeds. Season the pomegranate sauce with salt 14 and pepper and flavor it with marjoram leaves 15.

Meanwhile, the cod will have finished cooking, take it out of the oven 16 and prepare the serving dish: pour the pomegranate sauce on the bottom, place the cod fillets on top, garnish with the reserved pomegranate seeds 17 and serve your cod with pomegranate sauce immediately 18.

Storage

Consume the cod with pomegranate sauce immediately. You can store the sauce separately for 2-3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Freezing is not recommended.