Cod with prosciutto and sage
This traditionally wrapped cod might just be the quickest recipe in the book Bart’s Fish Tales. It’s inspired by the Italians, who wrap a piece of fish in slices of ham with sage inside, then pan-fry it in olive oil. The combination of the salty ham, the flavor of the sage, and the delicate texture of the cod is absolutely delicious. Enjoy!
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Place the slices of ham on the oven rack and bake them for 8–10 minutes until crispy. Let them cool on a paper towel.
Season the cod with salt and pepper, but go easy on the salt since the ham is already quite salty. Lightly coat the bottom of a baking dish with olive oil. Place the cod fillets in the dish, skin-side up. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil and add the sage leaves. Toss the sage lightly in the oil to help prevent it from burning. Bake the fish in the oven for about 8 minutes, until just cooked through.
Serve in the baking dish with the crispy baked ham on top.
