Algarve Oven Baked Codfish With Cauliflower Pescada Assada Recipe

Ingredients for Algarve Oven Baked Codfish With Cauliflower Pescada Assada

• 1 medium head of cauliflower
• Cod Fish Fillets
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Chili Powder
• White Wine
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh Parsley

How to Make Algarve Oven Baked Codfish With Cauliflower Pescada Assada

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Clean 1 medium head of cauliflower and parboil it whole in lightly salted boiling water for 10 minutes.
3. Drain the cauliflower and separate it into florets.
4. Set the cauliflower florets aside in a warm place.
5. While the cauliflower cooks, grease a medium ovenproof casserole dish (approximately 9x13 inches) with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
6. Arrange 2 (6-ounce) cod fillets in the dish.
7. Sprinkle the cod with 1/4 cup finely chopped onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic.
8. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder (optional).
9. Pour 1/2 cup dry white wine over the fish and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
10. Bake the fish for 20 minutes.
11. About 5 minutes before the fish is finished baking, add the cauliflower florets to the casserole dish.
12. Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.