Anita’s Roasted Cod with Lemon, Onions and Spicy Pepper Sauce
Ingredients
2 lemons, sliced into rings
1 large red onion, sliced into rings
8 (6-ounces) cod fillets pieces, skinless
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley
Preparation for fish
- Lay a layer of sliced red onions and sliced ring lemons over a pan greased with olive oil. Place cod fillets on top of onions and lemon rings. Seasoned fish with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Roast into a 375 grades Fahrenheit preheated oven for about 40 to 45 minutes until fish is cooked and flaky.
Ingredients for Spicy Pepper Sauce
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 red onion, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
Preparation for Spicy Pepper Sauce
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and butter. Sauté bell peppers, red onions, garlic, jalapeno and green onions until slightly tender for about 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Season with salt, pepper, crushed pepper flakes, cumin and paprika. Add white dry wine, stir and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Let it cool for 2 minutes.
3. Place sauce into the blender. Blend until all ingredients form a dense saucy consistency. 4. Serve sauce warm under roasted cod fillet, next to sauté spinach and creamy mashed potatoes. Squeeze the juice of a roasted lemon over and sprinkle with some fresh parsley. Enjoy!