It’s wonderful when you can bring a light yet flavorful dish to the table with just a few ingredients and a few steps. This is the case with these cod fillets with paprika, an ideal main course when you don’t have much time but crave something tasty. In this recipe, paprika adds a warm color and a lively flavor that is not as strong as chili pepper, while the broth and a touch of cornstarch create a soft and velvety sauce that is perfect for mopping up with a piece of bread. The result is a tasty and inviting dish that surprises with its simplicity. In short, one of those “dinner-saving” recipes that makes everyone happy without too much effort. So if you love creamy yet light dishes or are looking for a new way to cook frozen cod, this is a recipe to try as soon as possible. Trust me!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 3 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Cod Fillets with Paprika
- 21 oz cod fillets
- Half onion
- Half clove garlic
- 2/3 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- paprika (to taste)
- 1 sprig parsley
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Tools
- 1 Pan
- 1 Cooking spatula
- 1 Small bowl
Preparation of Cod Fillets with Paprika
Defrost the cod fillets and pat them dry with paper towels. I transferred them from the freezer to the fridge the night before.
In a large pan, heat a few tablespoons of oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic.
Let them sizzle for a moment, then pour half a ladle of hot broth from the total amount and the paprika (you can adjust it to taste). Stir immediately for a few seconds.
Then, place the cod fillets in the pan and let them absorb the flavors on both sides, turning them gently with a spatula.
Now pour the remaining hot broth into the pan. Cover with a lid and continue cooking over low heat for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon of water.
After the first 5 minutes of cooking, turn the cod fillets and pour the cornstarch mixture into the pan.
Allow the sauce to thicken over medium heat for a couple of minutes until it becomes creamy. If desired, sprinkle the fillets with more paprika. We love it, so I added more.
Finally, adjust the salt and pepper and garnish the cod fillets with chopped parsley.
Serve the cod fillets with paprika hot along with their sauce. Enjoy! Paola.
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