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Savoy Cabbage Rolls with Cod Fillets

17/11/2023

The savoy cabbage rolls with cod fillets represent a light and flavorful dish, perfect for those who love combining vegetables and fish. Here is the recipe we can prepare together.

Ingredients

  • 8 large savoy cabbage leaves
  • 4 cod fillets (about 150 g each)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 200 ml tomato passata
  • 1 glass white wine
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley (for garnish)
  • (Optional) Black olives or capers for a Mediterranean touch

Preparation

  1. Start by blanching the savoy cabbage leaves in boiling salted water for about 2-3 minutes. Then, drain them and place them in cold water to stop the cooking and keep their vibrant color.

  2. Meanwhile, take the cod fillets and, if necessary, clean them by removing any bones. Season them with a little salt and pepper.

  3. Lay the savoy cabbage leaves on a work surface and place a cod fillet on each one. Wrap the cabbage around the fish, sealing the rolls well.

  4. In a large pan, sauté the garlic cloves in extra virgin olive oil and then remove them. Place the rolls in the pan and lightly brown them on both sides.

  5. Deglaze with white wine and let the alcohol evaporate for a couple of minutes.

  6. Add the tomato passata, salt and pepper to taste. If you like, you can enrich the sauce with black olives or capers. Let cook over medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes with the lid on, turning the rolls halfway through cooking.

  7. Once cooked, transfer the rolls to a serving plate and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for garnish.

Trivia

The roll is a very common culinary preparation, especially in Italy, which consists of “wrapping” a filling with another larger piece of food. In this case the filling is the cod and the “covering” is the savoy cabbage leaf. There are variations of this recipe in many Italian regions, often with meat or cheese fillings and different aromas. Savoy cabbage rolls with fish represent a lighter variant and are ideal for those who desire more delicate dishes.

Enjoy your meal!