This simple recipe combines a spiced tomato sauce with spinach, cod, and couscous.
A great recipe isnt just a roadmap to dinner, it also teaches something about other cuisines.
Fish can even be braised straight from the freezer if you allow for some extra simmer time.
Greg DuPree
For the final touch, spooning the juices and fish atop fluffy couscous stretches the Mediterranean-style meal further.
These are the key steps that make recipes like this one a keeper.
verify your pieces of fish are around the same size so that they cook evenly in the sauce.
Heat oil and toast spices and tomato paste:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium.
Add paprika mixture and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until darkened, about 1 minute.
Add fish to skillet and simmer:
Nestle fish in sauce and return to a simmer.
Garnish and serve:
Top with lemon zest and cilantro and serve with couscous.
Salmon fillets, arctic char, halibut, haddock, or trout can work as well.
Braising fish in tomato sauce is an excellent way to infuse any mild fish with flavor.
