Cod Portobello

A jewel of the Pacific Northwest, this mild-flavored white fish, seasoned with a hint of anchovy, is prepared with the king of mushrooms and a savory vegetable mixture.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 (12x18-inch) sheets heavy duty aluminum foil
4 (4 to 6-ounce) Alaska cod fillets, thawed if necessary
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1 1/2 cups seeded and diced fresh tomatoes
1 (2.5-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 Portobello mushrooms

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) or grill to medium-high.
2. Center one Alaska cod fillet on each sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil. Spread anchovy paste over top of cod. Combine tomatoes, olives, onion, capers and garlic; set aside. Cut four thin slices off one mushroom; set slices aside.
3. Chop remaining mushroom and combine with vegetables.
4. Spoon one-fourth of chopped vegetable mixture over cod.
5. Top each with one mushroom slice.
6. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends
   to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
7. Bake 20 to 24 minutes on a baking sheet in oven or Grill for 9 to 11 minutes in covered grill.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute.