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Home » Stovetop Seafood Recipes » New England Beans and Cod #SundaySupper

New England Beans and Cod #SundaySupper

Published: Jan 18, 2015 · Modified: Aug 8, 2020 by Cooking Chat · This post may contain affiliate links

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New England Beans and Cod for #SundaySupper.

I love the “Hometown” #SundaySupper theme! I’m pretty passionate about things related to my hometown of Boston and the New England region. Though the Red Sox are the team I follow most closely, today I will be eagerly cheering for a return trip to the SuperBowl for the Patriots. I was going to call this dish “Boston Beans and Cod” but decided to call it New England Beans and Cod to support our local football squad!

The other thing I like about today’s theme is the way it got my creative juices flowing. I wanted to take some elements of some classic local food and combine them in some new way.

Food from Boston? “Boston Baked Beans” might be the first thing that comes to mind, especially if you’re looking for something with Boston in the name. Molasses is a key ingredient in the traditional version of the dish, as it used to be produced here in significant quantities. Speaking of significant quantities of molasses, have you heard of the Great Boston Molasses Flood? A storage tank burst in 1919, claiming the lives of 21 people. That may be a distant bit of history, but we’ve had more recent experience in Boston with bouncing back from tragedy.

Impromptu #BostonStrong memorial by the marathon finish line.

Impromptu #BostonStrong memorial by the marathon finish line.

The molasses in Boston Baked beans may have been the key ingredient back in the day, but today seafood is probably the food we are most known for in New England. The local economy used to be very tied to the sea, including the fishing industry. Unfortunately, many species of fish have really dwindled, and hard times have come for the fishing fleet.

sunrise on Cape Cod.

Cape Cod reaches out into the sea, a good place to catch the sunrise!

I thought I’d feature cod in my dish, as one of my favorite places–Cape Cod–takes it’s name from the fish. Alas, not much cod to be caught here these days, and the cod we served was caught around the coast of Iceland. This is a locally inspired, not sourced, recipe I’m afraid!

I like to take elements of something traditional and do something new. So I simmered the cod in a garlicky tomato sauce, along with the navy beans which are the type used for Boston Baked Beans. The flavors of this dish are probably more Italian than New England. You can certainly enjoy some great Italian seafood dishes in Boston’s North End, around the spot of the molasses disaster, in fact.

I was struggling to decide what to serve with this dish. Mashed potatoes crossed my mind, as a nod to our city’s strong Irish heritage. But seeing as I was going with the new twists on the classic, I decided to serve the beans and cod over basmati rice. I don’t think I had basmati as a kid, but now we have a big Indian population in the area, a great boon to Indian food fans like me! So basmati rice it is with this dish. For good measure, I also served some green beans on the side.

New England Beans and Cod. Cooking Chat "Hometown" recipe for #SundaySupper

This dish is quick, easy and healthy, and pretty tasty, too! I made it with canned tomatoes, but certainly if you have good fresh tomatoes on hand, use them.

Wine pairing: I tend to think of a red wine with good acidity when serving a dish featuring tomatoes, but thought a white might be better with the light fish. I went with a white Bordeaux, predominantly Sauvignon Blanc with some Semillon in the mix, and was quite pleased with the result!

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Cod simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce along with navy beans. A creative twist on some classic New England ingredients.

  • Author: Cooking Chat
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Cuisine: New England

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ of a red bell pepper, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar or molasses
  • 1.5 lbs cod fillet, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 14.5 oz can navy beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 to 8 olives, sliced
  • tbsp lemon juice
  • feta cheese to serve at table

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the red bell pepper, sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cook for another minutes.
  2. Add the tomatoes, balsamic vinegar or molasses, red pepper flakes, rosemary and oregano. Salt and white pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, reducing the tomatoes a bit.
  3. Stir in the navy beans and olives. Then gently place the cod into the pan. You are likely to have a few pieces of fish, spread it around the pan. Scoop some tomatoes over the cod so that it get the flavor on both sides.
  4. Simmer the cod, turning over once, until it has just cooked through. This takes about 12 minutes. Sprinkle in the lemon after the cod is cooked.
  5. Serve the beans and cod over rice or mashed potatoes…or maybe polenta. Pass feta cheese at the table for an additional topping.

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Comments

  1. Renee

    January 18, 2015 at 6:49 am

    Totally on my to-make list. This looks incredible!

    Reply
  2. Nichole

    January 18, 2015 at 8:54 am

    I love this simple, flavorful dish! I also am loving everyones hometown stories today.

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    • Cooking Chat

      January 18, 2015 at 9:24 am

      Thanks Nichole! I agree, this is one of my fav Sunday Supper themes!

      Reply
  3. Katy

    January 18, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    What a fresh and flavorful dish! A showstopping supper!

    Reply
  4. Deanna Samaan

    January 18, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    New England and seafood just go hand in hand! This looks so good!

    Reply
  5. Christie

    January 18, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    I love cod. I’ve never heard of this but you can bet that I will be making this. It looks fabulously hearty and tasty.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Liz

    January 18, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    What a terrific salute to Boston! A delicious meal!

    Reply
  7. Shannon Cole

    January 18, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    What a great way to make Cod! Yum

    Reply
  8. Julie @ Texan New Yorker

    January 18, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    I love to visit Boston, such amazing food there! I love how you combined two iconic ingredients from the area, this looks so great!

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    • Cooking Chat

      January 18, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      Thanks Julie! We do OK for a city of our size, of course you have such an abundance of great food in NYC!

      Reply
  9. DB, Foodie Stuntman | Crazy Foodie Stunts

    January 18, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
  10. Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm

    January 18, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    Lots of creativity in that dish. You hit so many aspects of the local flavor and culture….great job.

    Reply
  11. Martin Redmond

    January 19, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    The Red Sox cap is nice touch! Very cool post in terms of the history. And your dish looks fabulous!

    Reply
  12. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

    January 20, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    What a healthy looking and gorgeous dinner! Did you set me a place?

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    • Cooking Chat

      January 20, 2015 at 7:12 pm

      Hi Dorothy–don’t tell me your portion didn’t arrive in the mail? I’ll blame it on Cliff. (Cheers reference)

      Reply
  13. Mary Ellen

    January 20, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    I lived outside of Boston for 5 years and loved it there, the seafood is the best for sure. I really like how you put this dish together, Trying it soon!

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    • Cooking Chat

      January 20, 2015 at 7:11 pm

      Thanks Mary Ellen! Sure do have some good seafood here.

      Reply
  14. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

    January 21, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    This looks wonderful! I’ve never been to New England but it’s on my todo list!

    Reply
    • Cooking Chat

      January 21, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Thanks Serena. Definitely a lot to see here in New England! Fall is perhaps the best time to visit, spring and summer are nice too.

      Reply
  15. Cindys Recipes and Writings

    January 23, 2015 at 5:54 am

    A different take on cod. I love it!

    Reply
  16. Melissa Falk

    January 30, 2015 at 9:13 am

    Simple and beautiful recipe. Thanks for the share!

    Reply

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