M&S recipe inspiration

• 1 pack (380g) M&S Icelandic cod fillets
• 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 1 red pepper, finely sliced
• 2-3 tbsp M&S Mediterranean paste
• 2 tins (400g) chopped tomatoes
• 2 tins (400g) M&S organic chickpeas, drained
• 25g flat leaf parsley, leaves picked and roughly chopped
• ½ lemon, zest and juice

1. Place the cod on a baking tray, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Bake in the oven according to the packet instructions.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat.
3. Add the onion and red pepper, season and cook for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Stir in the Mediterranean paste and cook for one more minute.
5. Add 100ml water to the pan along with the chopped tomatoes and drained chickpeas. Add another pinch of salt and pepper and cook for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in most of the parsley, saving some for garnish, then add the lemon juice and zest.
7. Divide between serving dishes then layer the cod on top, scatter with parsley and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil to finish.

“For me this warming dish is perfect for the winter, packed full of Mediterranean-inspired flavours with tender M&S cod and finished with fragrant parsley, grown in Yorkshire, is perfect for all the family to enjoy.”