Delicious Cod Roasted Red Pepper Dish for Dinner
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Discover the vibrant flavors of Cod in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, a quick and healthy dinner option.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or argan oil for a unique flavor)
- 1 medium onion (diced; shallots can be substituted)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced; fresh cloves recommended)
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (can substitute with fresh red bell peppers)
- 1 cup vegetable broth (can use chicken broth for richer taste)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika can be used if needed)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (fresh oregano brightens flavor)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste; freshly cracked is best)
- 4 fillets cod (can substitute with tilapia or haddock)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (for garnish)
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent and slightly golden.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add roasted red peppers, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend the sauce until smooth or leave slightly chunky, as preferred.
- Gently place cod fillets in the sauce, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg