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Grilled Cod with Romesco Sauce

A delightful dish combining mild, flaky cod with rich, smoky Romesco sauce made from roasted red peppers, nuts, and spices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Cod

  • 1 pound cod fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

For the Romesco Sauce

  • 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup almonds toasted
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Romesco sauce by blending roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  • Marinate the cod fillets with a mixture of olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper for 15-20 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the marinated cod fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until they flake easily with a fork.
  • Serve the grilled cod on a platter, drizzled with Romesco sauce and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 30gSodium: 500mg
Keyword grilled fish, healthy
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