Description
This Cod with Roasted Pepper Sauce is a flavorful and comforting seafood dish made with tender baked cod fillets nestled in a creamy roasted red pepper sauce. The peppers are broiled until deeply caramelized, then blended with olive oil, almond milk, fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon juice to create a smooth and vibrant sauce.
The mild, flaky cod absorbs the rich flavors while staying moist and delicate. This recipe is simple enough for weeknight cooking yet elegant enough for entertaining, offering bold taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Four cod fillets, about four to five ounces each
Olive oil for seasoning the fish and roasting the peppers
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Three large red bell peppers, halved and seeded
Unsweetened almond milk
Fresh parsley or fresh basil leaves
Fresh lemon juice
Garlic clove, finely minced
Cayenne pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to the broil setting and place the rack in the center position
2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the red pepper halves skin side up
3. Drizzle the peppers with olive oil and roast until the skins are blistered and well charred
4. Remove the peppers from the oven and allow them to cool until easy to handle
5. Peel off and discard the charred skins without rinsing the peppers
6. Transfer the roasted peppers to a blender
7. Add olive oil, almond milk, fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper
8. Blend until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy
9. Spread the roasted pepper sauce evenly into a baking dish
10. Pat the cod fillets dry and drizzle with olive oil
11. Season the cod with salt and black pepper on both sides
12. Place the cod fillets gently into the baking dish over the sauce
13. Broil until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork
14. Remove from the oven and allow the dish to rest briefly before serving
Notes
Roasting the peppers until deeply charred is essential for developing rich flavor and natural sweetness.
Do not rinse the roasted peppers after peeling, as this removes the concentrated flavor.
Cod is fully cooked when it turns opaque and flakes easily with gentle pressure.
The roasted red pepper sauce can be prepared up to two days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
For a milder version, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and reheated gently to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American