Description
A light and flavorful dish featuring fresh cod fillets gently poached in a vibrant and aromatic sauce made from fresh tomatoes, roasted red peppers, garlic, and onions. Enhanced with fresh basil and a splash of lemon juice, this recipe delivers a healthy and colorful meal perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 fillets Fresh Cod Fillets (Approximately 6 ounces each, bright white and firm)
Sauce
- 2 cups Fresh Tomatoes (Ripe and diced)
- 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers (Jarred or homemade, drained and chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 medium Onion (Finely chopped, preferably yellow)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Extra virgin)
- to taste Salt (Kosher recommended)
- to taste Black Pepper (Freshly cracked)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)
- 1 handful Fresh Basil (Chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the fresh tomatoes, chop the roasted red peppers, and mince the garlic and onion to have all components ready for cooking.
- Sauté Onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent and soft.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, taking care not to let it brown to avoid bitterness.
- Simmer Sauce: Add the diced tomatoes and chopped roasted red peppers to the skillet. Stir the mixture well and allow it to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Season Sauce: Season the sauce with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir thoroughly to brighten the flavors.
- Poach Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry and season them with salt and pepper. Place the fillets gently into the simmering sauce, cover the skillet, and poach the fish for 8-10 minutes until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Once the cod is cooked, sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the dish and serve immediately, spooning the tomato and red pepper sauce generously over the fish.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm cod fillets to ensure a moist and flaky texture.
- Adjust the seasoning of the sauce to your preference, adding more lemon juice for extra brightness if desired.
- Serve this dish with steamed rice, crusty bread, or a light salad for a balanced meal.
- Roasted red peppers can be homemade by roasting fresh red peppers until charred, then peeling and chopping, or purchased jarred to save time.
- Keep the poaching temperature gentle to avoid overcooking the delicate fish.
