Cod Creamy Pepper Sauce (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Fish Prep
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Cod fillets, 4 pieces (about 170g each)
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Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
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Paprika, 1 teaspoon (optional)
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Salt and ground pepper, a pinch of each
→ Pepper Sauce Mix
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Roasted red peppers, 2 pieces (jarred or homemade)
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Minced garlic, 2 cloves
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Heavy or coconut cream, 1/2 cup
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Chopped onion, 1/4 cup
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Oregano, dried, 1/2 teaspoon
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Chicken or veggie broth, 1/4 cup
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Smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon
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Salt and pepper, use to taste
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Chopped parsley, a small handful for garnish
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Olive oil, 1 tablespoon
# Instructions:
01 -
Use paper towels to dab the cod dry. Sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, and a little paprika, if you're using it.
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Warm 2 tablespoons of oil in a big pan on medium heat. Lay the cod fillets in and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until they're flaky and not see-through. Put them aside after they're done.
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In the same pan, toss in a tablespoon of oil. Sauté the garlic and onion for a couple of minutes until they start smelling amazing. Mix in the roasted peppers, smoked paprika, and oregano. Let it cook for a minute or two.
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Either use a hand blender right in the pan or move the mix to a blender. Whiz it up until the sauce is silky. If you blended it elsewhere, pour it back into the pan.
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Pour in your cream and broth, mix it up, and let it simmer lightly for 3-4 minutes. It'll thicken slightly as it cooks. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.
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Put the fish back into the pan. Spoon the sauce on top of each piece. Let them simmer together for a couple more minutes so the flavors meld. Sprinkle parsley on top before serving.
# Notes:
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Swapping in halibut or tilapia works just as well as cod.
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A spritz of lemon at the end adds a bright kick of flavor.
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Want some heat? Stir in a pinch of chili flakes with the red pepper mix.