Description
A bright, healthy weeknight dinner that transforms plain cod with a smoky-sweet roasted red pepper sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 red bell peppers (or 12 oz jar of drained roasted red peppers)
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- 4 cod fillets (about 6–8 oz total per two servings)
Instructions
- Roast red peppers under a broiler at 450°F (230°C) for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, or use jarred roasted peppers to save time.
- Blend roasted peppers with garlic, olive oil, broth, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth.
- In a skillet, sear seasoned cod fillets over medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side to get color.
- Lower the heat and spoon the sauce over the fish, or transfer sauce to a shallow pan and poach the fish in the sauce until it reaches 125–135°F (52–57°C).
Notes
Sauce can be made ahead. For a richer texture, stir in crème fraîche or Greek yogurt off the heat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg