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Shakshuka-Style Cod

Cod, slow simmered in a spicy tomato sauce, is the perfect dish for a quick and easy meal when you don't have a lot of time or energy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: cod, cumin, shakshuka, spicy, turmeric
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 Tb. Olive oil
  • 1 Medium onion, peeled & chopped
  • 1 Medium red or green pepper, seeded & chopped
  • 1 Medium jalapeno, seeded & minced
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic, peeled, thinly sliced or minced
  • 1 tsp. Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp. Red pepper flakes (optional) Only if you like it extra spicy!
  • 1-2 sprigs Fresh rosemary or thyme
  • 1 28-oz. Can whole (or crushed) tomatoes (if whole, break up by hand or use a mixer to puree)
  • 1/2 c. Water
  • 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 -1 tsp. Granulated sugar
  • 1 lb. Fresh cod, cut into 4 portions
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, minced

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium/low heat, add olive oil, onion and green pepper. Cook until slightly translucent and soft (2-3 minutes).
  • Add jalapeno, garlic, cumin, turmeric, paprika, bay leaf and rosemary. Mix to combine and allow the spices to warm up over the heat (about 2 minutes).
  • Add tomatoes, water, salt, pepper and sugar; stir. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium/ low heat and cook 20-25 minutes. Taste for seasoning, then nestle in the cod pieces, covering them slightly with sauce. Cover the pan and cook over low heat about 10 minutes (just until flaky and no longer translucent).
  • Serve with rice, pasta or crusty bread. Top with feta (or other preferred cheese), fresh parsley or cilantro.

Notes

This recipe can actually accommodate 2 pounds of fish (for 8 people).  But if you use 1 pound of fish, you'll have plenty of sauce left over for either another dinner of poaching fish, or cooking veggies in, or simply topping fresh pasta.