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Slow Roasted Cod in Smoky Tomato Sauce

October 25, 2021 By justalittlebitofbacon Leave a Comment

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Tender fish, a smoky/spicy tomato sauce, and just one pot to clean! My slow roasted cod is a great weeknight meal you can put on the table in less than an hour. Just add some crusty bread to dip into the sauce.

Top view of slow roasted cod in spicy, smoky tomato sauce with broccoli all in a casserole dish.

Hello, all.

Like a lot of people, I’m always looking for ways to make meals which are healthy, packed with flavor, and easy for clean up. And if I don’t have to be fussing over it while dinner is cooking so much the better!

Enter slow roasting. (or slow baking/cooking – basically any time I can pop food in the oven on low heat and not worry about it for a bit.)

I love it when cooking beans, for making all sorts of roasts (like lamb or pork) and it’s surprisingly great for fish as well. Fish is something we think of cooking quickly, but there is something to be said for gently bringing it up to heat. And let’s face it – it’s still quick. šŸ™‚ Thirty minutes in the oven is still super fast. With no fussing.

What’s to love?

  • No sauteing. Everything into the dish!
  • One pot. Protein and vegetables all together.
  • Lots of flavor. Smoked paprika and chipotle FTW.
  • Minimal prep. A little chopping and that’s about it.
Closeup of a baking dish full of roasted cod in a smoky paprika tomato sauce.

What do you need?

  • Cod – Or a similar thick cut white fish such as haddock. Just make sure it’s at least 1 1/2 inches thick.
  • Chopped Tomatoes – I use Italian style boxed tomatoes since they break down easily into the sauce, but any chopped tomato will work.
  • White Wine – A little brightness to balance the heavier flavors in the sauce. You can switch to chicken stock with a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Onion/Garlic – Make sure they are thinly sliced and they’ll melt into the sauce.
  • Spices – Paprika, smoked paprika, and chipotle make for a nice balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky.
  • Olive Oil – Cod is very lean so a little olive oil provides just enough richness to the recipe.
  • Broccoli – You can of course make this without the veggies and serve something separately but broccoli cooks up beautifully with the fish for a one pot meal.
Ingredients for the recipe.

How to make this

To make slow roasted cod combine fish and all other ingredients in a casserole dish and bake in low oven for about 30 minutes.

That’s basically it! A little chopping and a little stirring and into the oven it goes. Just make sure you cut the broccoli thin so it can cook through.

A spoon lifting a piece of tender cod from a casserole dish.

More Fish To Enjoy

  • Grilled Sicilian Swordfish
  • Pan Seared Halibut with White Beans
  • Salmon Piccata
  • Cod with Tomatoes and Olives

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For tender fish try slow roasted cod! Oven baked in a tomato sauce flavored with smoked paprika for an easy and flavorful dinner. | justalittlebitofbacon.com
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Slow Roasted Cod in Smoky Tomato Sauce

For tender fish try slow roasted cod! Oven baked in a tomato sauce flavored with smoked paprika for an easy and flavorful dinner.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: baked cod, roasted cod
Servings: 4
Calories: 325kcal
Author: justalittlebitofbacon

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb thick cut cod loin
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 lb broccoli, cut thinly into florets

Instructions

  • Move a rack to the center position and heat oven to 350F.
  • Sprinkle cod on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • In a large casserole dish mix together the onion, garlic, olive oil, wine, tomatoes, and spices.
  • Nestle cod into the center of the dish and then arrange broccoli around.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until cod reaches 130F on a thermometer.
Two views of roasted fish in a casserole dish with text overlay - Slow Roasted Cod.
Casserole dish of cod loin in tomato sauce with broccoli and text overlay - Mediterranean Style Slow Roasted Cod.

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