Uncomplicated, yet deliciously different - that’s the essence of this fantastic fish dish. Serves 4 5 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra 1 large garlic clove, crushed 1 small aubergine, very finely chopped 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped 3 tbsp sun-dried tomato paste Few drops of balsamic vinegar Ready-to-bake rosemary focaccia, four thick slices 4 x 150g (6oz) wild Alaska black cod fillets, skinned 2 tbsp pine nuts Salt and freshly ground black pepper Basil or oregano leaves, to garnish
• Preheat the oven to 190°C / fan oven 170°C / Gas Mark 5. Grease a shallow baking dish or roasting pan with a few drops of the olive oil • Heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan and add the garlic and aubergine, cooking over a medium-low heat until very soft, about four or five minutes • Add the chopped tomatoes and sun-dried tomato paste to the aubergine. Season with a few drops of balsamic vinegar and some salt and pepper to taste. Cook gently for another two or three minutes • Spread the slices of focaccia with half the aubergine mixture, and arrange them in the baking dish or roasting pan. Top each one with a black cod fillet, then spoon the remaining aubergine mixture on top. Drizzle a little extra olive oil on top • Bake for 15-18 minutes, sprinkling the pine nuts on top after the fish has baked for 10 minutes. To check that the fish is cooked, the flesh will be opaque and should flake easily when tested with a fork. Serve, garnished with basil or oregano sprigs Cook’s tip: As an alternative to black cod, use wild Pacific cod or wild Alaska halibut. Recipe from the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute.