Description
A creamy and flavorful dish featuring cod fillets cooked in a rich roasted red pepper sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 oz each
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod and cook for about 3–4 minutes per side, until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Once melted, add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the roasted red peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the broth and heavy cream. Stir in the Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce becomes creamy and slightly thickened.
- Carefully place the cod fillets back into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top. Cover and simmer for 4–6 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F internally.
- Stir the lemon juice into the sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan. Serve with lemon wedges alongside.
Notes
- Serve over steamed rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or with crusty bread to soak up the roasted red pepper sauce.
- For an even smoother sauce, blend the roasted red peppers with the broth before adding them to the skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg