Spiced Cod One Pot (Print Version)

A vibrant, aromatic cod dinner simmered with vegetables and warming spices in one pot for maximum flavor and easy cleanup.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz each), skinless and boneless

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
07 - 5 oz baby spinach
08 - 1 lemon, sliced

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 tsp ground coriander
12 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
13 - 1 tsp salt
14 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Pantry

15 - 2 tbsp olive oil
16 - 1 cup fish or vegetable stock

→ Garnish

17 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
02 - Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft.
03 - Stir in the garlic, red and yellow peppers; cook for another 3 minutes.
04 - Add the cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, cayenne (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in the diced tomatoes and fish or vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer.
06 - Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Gently nestle the cod fillets into the sauce. Top with lemon slices. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
08 - Add the spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until just wilted.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and extra lemon wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pot so you can spend more time eating and less time scrubbing dishes
  • The cod stays incredibly tender while soaking up all those gorgeous spices
02 -
  • Dont rush the spice blooming step or youll miss out on so much depth of flavor
  • Space the cod fillets apart so the sauce can bubble up around them evenly
03 -
  • Pat the cod completely dry before adding it to the pot so it sears rather than steams
  • Let the dish rest for five minutes off the heat before serving to let flavors settle
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