Spiced Cod One Pot (Printable)

Aromatic cod with vegetables and warming spices, all cooked together in one pot for easy, flavorful dining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5.3 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 oz canned diced tomatoes
07 - 5.3 oz baby spinach
08 - 1 lemon, sliced

→ Spices & Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
12 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Pantry

15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
16 - 1 cup fish or vegetable stock

→ Garnish

17 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
18 - Lemon wedges

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
02 - Add chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes.
04 - Add cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour in diced tomatoes and fish or vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer.
06 - Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce thickens slightly.
07 - Gently nestle cod fillets into the sauce. Top with lemon slices. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
08 - Add baby spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until just wilted.
09 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and additional lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot, so cleanup takes less than five minutes and you can actually relax after eating.
  • The spices bloom in the oil and soak into every bite, turning mild cod into something you'll crave again by Wednesday.
02 -
  • Don't flip the cod once it's in the pot, just let it steam gently or it will fall apart into the sauce.
  • If your sauce looks too thin after simmering, uncover the pot for the last few minutes to let it reduce slightly before adding the fish.
03 -
  • Taste the sauce before adding the fish and adjust the salt and spices, it's much easier to fix at this stage than after everything is plated.
  • Use a wide, shallow pot instead of a deep one so the cod fillets fit in a single layer without crowding or stacking.
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