Breaking the rules!

Yeah I know……   Fish and cheese WTH?  That’s so un-Italian, and wrong.  Well my friend that’s where you’re incorrect.  Sure your Nona is probably rolling in her grave, but I’m all about breaking the rules and taking any opportunity to schkoff something fresh and tasty.  With the sweetness of the tomatoes and creaminess of the cheese, oh la la! Is your mouth-watering yet? Besides If you are tired of the same baked fish recipe, then I think you will really enjoyed this, it's easy to put together and really good!  Bon apatite!

Roasted Cod with Cherry Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella Recipe

Cod fish topped with fresh cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella makes an elegant yet simple dish. This baked dish is fast and easy. Feel free to substitute halibut or monkfish for the cod.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

2 (8-ounce) cod fillets, skinned and pin-boned

Olive oil

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 handfuls of red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved

1 handful of fresh basil, leaved picked from stems

1 ball of buffalo mozzarella, finely sliced

1 handful of grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Place the cod fish fillets in an oiled roasting pan or an earthenware dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season. Place the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella slices on top of the fillets. Sprinkle over the Parmesan, drizzle over some olive oil, and bake at the top of the preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, until golden.

Yield: 2 servings