COD WITH POTATOES, PEPPERS AND SAFFRON

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The key to this colorful Mediterranean fish dish is braising thick potatoes, peppers and onions in olive oil with a hint of saffron. Cod is then gently simmered in this vegetable stew with a little chicken broth to create a beautiful, hearty one pot meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
Pinch of red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
1 1/4 pounds skinless center-cut cod fillet, cut into 4 pieces
1 lemon (1/2 juiced, 1/2 cut into wedges)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 30 seconds. Add the potatoes and stir to coat. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves, 3/4 teaspoon salt, the saffron and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cover the pot and cook until the potatoes are mostly tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Season the cod with salt, then add to the pot; submerge about halfway in the broth, with the top of the fish exposed. Cover and simmer until the fish is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Carefully remove with a spatula and transfer to shallow bowls.
  • Gently stir the lemon juice into the pot; season with salt and more red pepper flakes. Spoon the vegetables and broth over the fish, sprinkle with the parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 20 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 61 milligrams, Sodium 602 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 30 grams, Sugar 4 grams

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