Best 6 Cod Fillets In Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Cod fillets, with their mild flavor and flaky texture, pair wonderfully with the bold flavors of a spicy tomato sauce. Whether you prefer a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, there are numerous recipes available to suit your needs and preferences. Some recipes call for simple ingredients that you may already have on hand, such as canned tomatoes, crushed red pepper, and garlic, while others incorporate more complex flavors, such as roasted peppers, capers, and olives. Additionally, you can customize the spiciness of the sauce to your liking by adjusting the amount of chili pepper or red pepper flakes used. No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal that showcases the best of cod fillets and spicy tomato sauce.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

COD WITH HEARTY TOMATO SAUCE



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My father made up this sweet, flavorful recipe for my mother when he took over the cooking. We serve it with whole wheat pasta or brown rice. -Ann Marie Eberhart, Gig Harbor, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Hot cooked whole wheat pasta
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes in a blender. Cover and process until pureed., Pat fish dry with paper towels. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add cod fillets; cook until surface of fish begins to color, 2-4 minutes on each side. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 2-4 minutes. Stir in seasonings and pureed tomatoes; bring to a boil. Add cod; return just to a boil, spooning sauce over tops. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 5-7 minutes. Serve with pasta. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COD FISH IN TOMATO SAUCE



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This recipe is the result of my husbands cravings for sardines in tomato sauce he ate growing up in Ukraine. The fish is flaky and juicy and the sauce is legit. Can be served warm or cold.

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Medium

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 large sweet onion (finely chopped)
1 garlic clove (minced)
6 oz can tomato paste
2 cups vegetable stock
Seasonings: 1 bay leaf (6 black peppercorns, 6 allspice berries, 4 cloves)
Juice of 1 small lemon (2 Tbsp)
1 Tbsp capers
1 Tbsp honey
2 lbs cod fillets (cut into 3-inch pieces (drain well, and pat dry with paper towels))
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt (I used sea salt)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup light olive oil or avocado oil (to sautee fish)
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
a cheesecloth (or tea infuser, or spice ball for holding spices.)

Steps:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pan, melt 4 Tbsp butter and add finely diced onion. Cook over medium heat about 5 min or until onions are soft. Add 1 minced garlic clove, 6 oz tomato paste and continue cooking 5 min, stirring frequently, until tomato sauce starts to brown. Add 2 cups veggie stock and seasonings contained in a spice ball. Bring to a gentle boil then cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 20 min.
  • Meanwhile pat fish dry with several paper towels. In a shallow bowl, stir together 2/3 cup flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1/4 cup oil. Once oil is hot, quickly dredge both sides of fish in seasoned flour and place into the hot oil, working in batches if needed (don't crowd the pan). Saute 3 min per side or until golden, and cooked through, adding more oil as needed.
  • Once sauce is done, remove and discard seasoning pouch. Add 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 Tbsp capers and 1 Tbsp honey and stir/cook another 2 minutes. Add fish and heat until warmed through, turning fish a couple times to coat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm or cold. It keeps well for 2-3 days in the fridge.

COD FILLETS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



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A dash or cayenne pepper adds zip to this flaky fish dish that will have cod lovers hooked after just one bite. "I like to serve the fillets with breadsticks and a tossed green salad," Joy Beck notes from Cincinnati, Ohio,

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound cod fillets, cut into 4 pieces
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 celery rib, sliced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons water
4-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange fish in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish coated with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over fish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts :

SALT COD IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, lightly smashed
3 anchovies, or to taste
1 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup pitted black or green olives
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
1 pound boneless salt cod, soaked overnight, drained and poached 15 minutes
Chopped parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine oil and garlic in a large skillet, and turn heat to medium. Add anchovies, and cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic is lightly golden and anchovies are broken up, less than 5 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high, and add tomatoes, along with a little salt and pepper. Cook a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes liquefy.
  • Add capers, olives, pepper flakes and cod. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring infrequently and gently, until cod is hot. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Garnish, and serve.

COD WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 45m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 small onions halved and thinly sliced
2 1-pound cans plum tomatoes drained (liquid reserved) and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons Madeira
1/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds
4 4-ounce cod fillets
2 tablespoons minced scallions

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and turn the heat to medium-low. Cook until completely wilted and browned, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1/2 cup of the reserved liquid, orange zest and juice, Madeira, raisins, vinegar, honey, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Stir in the almonds. Place the cod in the skillet and cover with the sauce. Simmer until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Carefully transfer the fillets to plates using a wide spatula. Spoon some of the sauce over the fish, sprinkle with the scallions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 249, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 990 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SALT COD IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Categories     Bread     Sauce     Tomato     Fry     Poach     Cod

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound boneless salt cod, soaked and cooked (page 245)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly smashed
3 anchovy fillets, or to taste
One 28-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/2 cup pitted green olives
Hot red pepper flakes to taste
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Drain the salt cod and pick out any stray bones or pieces of skin, then cut it into chunks. Combine the oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the anchovies and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly golden and the anchovies broken up. Raise the heat to medium high and add the tomatoes along with a little salt and some pepper. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture gets saucy, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the capers, olives, pepper flakes, and cod. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and gently, until the cod is hot. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish and serve.
  • Fried Salt Cod in Tomato Sauce
  • More work, but better: After poaching the salt cod, cut it into chunks. Drain well on paper towels, then dredge in flour and fry on both sides in at least 1/4 inch of hot olive oil. Add to the tomato sauce as directed.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh cod fillets: Fresh cod fillets should be firm and white, with a mild, slightly briny smell.
  • Pat the cod fillets dry before cooking: This will help to prevent the fish from steaming instead of searing.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet: A heavy-bottomed skillet will help to distribute heat evenly and prevent the fish from sticking.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: If you overcrowd the skillet, the fish will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the fish until it is opaque throughout: The fish is cooked when it is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Serve the fish immediately: Cod fillets are best served immediately after they are cooked.

Conclusion:

Cod fillets in spicy tomato sauce is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is both delicious and healthy. The cod is flaky and tender, while the spicy tomato sauce is flavorful and robust. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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