Delicious Cod in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
A quick and flavorful cod dish cooked in a silky roasted red pepper sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil A rich base for sautéing
- 1 medium Onion (Diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 2 cups Roasted red peppers Fresh red bell peppers can be substituted
- 1 cup Vegetable broth Chicken broth works as well
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Use regular paprika if necessary
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano Fresh oregano offers a more vibrant flavor
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Fish
- 4 fillets Cod Tilapia or haddock can be used as substitutes
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (Chopped)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium; add diced onion and sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Toss in minced garlic for 30 seconds until it smells fragrant.
- Add roasted red peppers to a blender with vegetable broth, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper; puree until silky.
Cooking
- Pour sauce back into skillet, simmer gently for 3–5 minutes to marry flavors.
- Pat cod fillets dry, season lightly with salt and pepper, then nestle them into the simmering sauce.
- Cover and cook 6–8 minutes, depending on thickness, until opaque and flaky.
- Finish with chopped parsley and a tiny drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
You can roast fresh peppers instead of jarred. To add a citrus pop, a squeeze of lemon at the end is optional. Do not overcook the fish.