Cod a La Vasca

Ingredients

• 2 cod fish fillets, 1 lb
• flour (for dredging)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt & pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup parsley, minced
• 3 scallions (about 1/4 cup) or shallots, chopped (about 1/4 cup)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 500 degrees. (not broil).

2. 2

   Heat a 10-inch pan on med-high.

3. 3

   Dredge the top side of the cod with flour.

4. 4

   Add olive oil to the pan and heat until a pinch of flour sizzles when dropped in pan.

5. 5

   Cook the Cod, flour side down, until brown about 3-4 minutes.

6. 6

   Turn it and season with salt & pepper.

7. 7

   Add garlic, wine, parsley and scallions.

8. 8

   Immediately put the pan in oven and bake until cod is done. about 5-7 mins.

9. 9

   When the cod begins to "gape" (its sections separate).

10. 10

    When its done it is opaque throughout and will offer no resistance to a thin-bladed knife; avoid overcooking.