Braised Cod With Plum Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 (7 ounce) cod steaks, skin and bones removed
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 ripe plum tomatoes, , cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
flat leaf parsley (garnish)

Preparation

Sprinkle both sides of cod steaks with oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Sprinkle the tomatoe slices with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over high heat.
When hot, add cod and tomatoe slices.
Cook until cod steaks are golden on bottoms, about 4 1/2 minutes.
Using a metal spatula, turn cod steaks and tomatoes.
Add 1 cup water and the garlic, and bring the liquid to a simmer.
Simmer until cod begins to feel firm when you press it with your finger and it starts to flake, about 4 minutes.
Divide cod, tomatoes, and broth among four soup bowls.
Garnish with parsley, and serve.