Spiced Cod One Pot (Printable Version)

Enjoy a vibrant, aromatic cod dish simmered with vegetables and warming spices, all in one pot for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.

# 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 - 14.5 oz can 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

# Directions:

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.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan, which means maximum flavor and almost zero cleanup afterwards
  • The cod stays incredibly tender while absorbing all those warm spices
  • It looks impressive but comes together in under 45 minutes
02 -
  • Pat the cod completely dry before adding it to the pan, otherwise it will steam instead of poach in the sauce
  • Do not stir the fish once it is in the sauce or it will break apart
  • The fish continues cooking after you remove it from heat, so take it off just before it looks completely done
03 -
  • If your sauce seems too thick before adding the fish, splash in a little more stock or water
  • Let the dish rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving to allow the flavors to settle
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