Tomato-Roasted Cod Spiced Almonds (Printable Version)

Flaky cod fillets baked in a rich tomato sauce, finished with aromatic spiced almonds and fluffy ginger rice. A balanced, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish & Marinade

01 - 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz each), skinless
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Tomato Sauce

05 - 14 oz diced tomatoes (1 can)
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
07 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Spiced Almonds

14 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds
15 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
16 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
17 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
18 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
19 - 1 teaspoon olive oil

→ Ginger Rice

20 - 1 cup basmati rice
21 - 1 1/2 cups water
22 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
23 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
24 - 1 teaspoon olive oil

→ Garnish

25 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
26 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - In a medium saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add rice and stir to coat. Pour in water and salt, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
03 - Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add garlic, cook 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, oregano, and chili flakes. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
04 - Lightly oil a baking dish. Spread tomato sauce in the bottom. Pat cod fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and arrange over sauce. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
05 - Roast cod in the oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
06 - While the cod cooks, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds, coriander, cumin, paprika, and salt. Toast, stirring often, until almonds are golden and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
07 - To serve, divide ginger rice among plates. Top with tomato-roasted cod and spoon some sauce over each fillet. Sprinkle with spiced almonds and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The way the tender cod practically melts into the zesty tomato sauce feels like something from a restaurant but comes together in under an hour
  • That crunch of spiced almonds on top is the kind of detail that makes people ask whats your secret
  • Its the perfect dinner when you want something healthy that still feels special and satisfying
02 -
  • Patting the fish completely dry before seasoning is the difference between beautifully roasted cod and watery, steamed disappointment
  • The almonds will go from perfectly golden to burnt in seconds, so have your plate ready and stand right there watching them
  • Lemon juice squeezed over right before eating wakes up all the spices and cuts through the richness
03 -
  • Make extra tomato sauce on the weekend and it becomes a 15 minute weeknight dinner
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, though the almonds will lose their crunch so toast fresh ones to add back
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