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Moist Cod in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Close-up of a flaky white cod fillet covered in vibrant orange roasted red pepper sauce.
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Bake flaky cod fillets topped with a smoky, sweet roasted red pepper sauce for a simple yet gourmet seafood dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6 ounce) cod fillets, fresh or thawed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking dish suitable for four fillets.
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of the fish with olive oil, then season evenly with salt and pepper. Place the fillets in the prepared baking dish.
  3. To make the roasted red pepper sauce, combine the drained roasted red peppers, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced shallot, minced garlic, and dried oregano in a blender or food processor. Blend until the sauce is smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce evenly over the cod fillets in the baking dish, ensuring the fish is mostly covered.
  5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time depends on the thickness of your fish.
  6. Carefully remove the dish from the oven. Stir the fresh lemon juice into the sauce in the baking dish.
  7. Serve the cod immediately with the sauce spooned over the top. This makes a great healthy baked fish dinner.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, you can broil the fish for the last 2 minutes of cooking to lightly brown the top of the sauce.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer the sauce mixture on the stovetop for 5 minutes before pouring it over the fish.
  • This recipe works well with other flaky white fish recipes like haddock or halibut.

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