Fried Haddock with
Tomatoes and Olives (aiglefin à la niçoise) Recipes
Ingredients :
1 baby haddock
flour
6 tbsp olive oil
salt, pepper
3oz anchovy fillets
1lb tomatoes
2oz black olives
2 cloves of garlic, crushed
1 tbsp capers
1/4 tsp chopped tarragon
lemon wedges
Method :
Slice the
haddock into 6 equal portions, discard the head and trim off the fins.
Flour the fish slices and fry them in 4tbsp olive oil over a moderate
heat for about 20 minutes. Season lightly. Mash 2/3 of the anchovy
fillets. Peel the tomatoes and cut them in quarters and de-seed them.
De-stone the olives. Using 2 tbsp olive oil, cook the tomatoes gently
for a few minutes and then add the olives, mashed anchovies, garlic,
capers and tarragon. Season well and continue cooking for about 5
minutes. Arrange the fish on a heated plate and surround with the tomato
sauce. Garnish with the remaining anchovies and wedges of lemon.