EASY Cod Saltimbocca
EASY Cod Saltimbocca is boneless cod fish wrapped with prosciutto, and sautéed until the prosciutto cooks to a crispy crust. Pair this seafood dish with a side of our garlicky sauteed broccolini, and you’ll have dinner ready in less than 25 minutes!
Delicious Cod Saltimbocca…
This recipe is not only easy to make, but it is one of the easiest dinners I have ever made. Simply because sautéed broccolini took about 5 minutes to make, and the cod fish cooked very quickly as well.
The prosciutto and fresh parsley give enough flavor to the cod; therefore, no need to add any salt or additional seasonings.
Besides, this cod saltimbocca is a nice twist on the expected Italian version of the veal saltimbocca we usually have.
What is Cod?
- Cod fish is a white, meaty fish, and the taste is not fishy at all.
- Cod is a cold-water fish, not farmed or raised. It’s a fish that is very high in Omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, and high in protein.
- In fact, a 3-ounce serving of cooked cod is only 90 calories, contains 19 grams of protein, and 134 milligrams of omega-3 fats.
LOVE that!
I think even “non-fish” lovers will like this dish. The crispy prosciutto makes the cod so tasty that even my daughter enjoyed it.
I think this is restaurant sophistication without any fuss!
Ingredients Needed for EASY Cod Saltimbocca Recipe:
For our easy cod saltimbocca recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- 3/4 pound boneless cod fillets
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 (4-ounce) package of sliced prosciutto
- olive oil cooking spray
How to Make Easy Cod Saltimbocca?
*Follow along with our step-by-step directions, or jump down to the bottom for our full recipe card!
1. Rinse the cod fillets and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Sprinkle each fillet with some fresh cracked pepper.
3. Place a bunch of parsley leaves on top of each fillet.
4. Wrap the prosciutto around each fillet, using 2 or 3 slices, depending on the size of each piece of fillet.
5. Spray a medium non-stick skillet with olive oil. Heat the skillet on medium heat for a few seconds. Add the cod, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the prosciutto is crisp around the cod, and the fish is opaque.
6. Remove and serve with our garlicky easy sautéed broccolini on the side. Serves 3
FAQ’s
- Can we make this saltimbocca recipe with other fish? Yes, you can. You can make it with mahi-mahi or grouper.
- Can we use a different herb instead of parsley? Yes, you can use fresh basil or fresh sage leaves.
- How do we store leftovers? Leftover fish can usually be saved 2for 4 to 48 hours, if kept properly and stored in the refrigerator. Otherwise, discard, and make a fresh batch another time.
- Can we freeze leftovers? We do not recommend freezing any leftovers. They tend to lose their texture and flavor when thawed and reheated.
Easy Seafood Dinner
Cod Saltimbocca is delicious! It’s an awesome dinner to serve on meatless Fridays. It’s also gluten-free, dairy-free, and an ideal meal to serve on busy weeknights.
Enjoy!
Love Cod? Then try these next!
- Cod Livornese
- Baked Crusted Cod
- Cod Fish Cakes – Lightened!
- Cod Filet Over Pesto Risotto
- Fresh Cod Fish Salad
- Easy Lemon-Dijon Baked Cod
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EASY Cod Saltimbocca
Yield:
3 servings
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Total Time:
22 minutes
EASY Cod Saltimbocca is boneless codfish wrapped with prosciutto, then simply sautéed until the prosciutto cooks to a crispy crust. Paired this seafood dish with a side of our garlicky broccolini and you'll have dinner ready in less than 25 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound boneless cod fillets
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves
- fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 (4 -ounces) package of sliced prosciutto
- olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Rinse the cod fillets and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Sprinkle each fillet with some fresh cracked pepper.
- Place a bunch of parsley leaves on top of each fillet. Then, wrap the prosciutto around each fillet, using 2 or 3 slices, if you need to, depending on the size.
- Spray a medium non-stick skillet with olive oil. Heat the skillet on medium heat for a few seconds. Add the cod, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the prosciutto is crispy around the cod, and the fish is opaque.
- Remove and serve with our easy garlicky broccolini on the side.
- Serves 3
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 servings Serving Size: 1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 148Total Fat: 3.2gCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: .2gSugar: .1gProtein: 28.4g
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xo Anna and Liz
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We are trying very hard to eat more fish so I really appreciate this delicious recipe. Wild caught cod is on sale now at my favorite store too. Perfect timing 🙂
I have never had saltimbocca "anything,", I love both prosciutto and cod. This idea is appetizing and so beautifully depcited, here. Clearly, something good came from that ice storm – Love it!
You're right, it did, lol… Thanks for the lovely comment Dan!
What a smart way to do saltimbocca. I bet it was terrific. Complimenti!
Grazie Adri!
You've taken one of my favorite recipes and made it 'meatless' which I'm trying to cook more of. This is a keeper for my files! Thanks for your creative inspiration you guys!!!!!! xo Roz
Thanks Roz, it is definitely a keeper in ours too! So funny, we went out with friends this past weekend for dinner, and one of the specials offered was cod wrapped in prosciutto over risotto- I had to laugh, it was a funny coincidence.
I've never seen saltimbocca made with fish, only veal or chicken! Very interesting…I could see this being really tasty!
Thanks Joanne! It was very tasty, we were very surprised as well.
Thank you Tricia! You too, have a wonderful weekend! xxoo
This recipe makes me want to run out and find some Cod! Really beautiful crust on that flaky fish. Yum! Have a lovely weekend ladies 🙂
HI Tricia, thanks hope you had a lovely weekend! xoxo