A quick and delightful 30-minute dish! Cod fillets poached in a bell pepper sauce with a touch of harissa. Bursting with flavor and pairs perfectly with couscous. A delicious and healthy choice for a satisfying meal.
Get your prep done before you start cooking: Pat the cod fillets dry, season both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper. Peel and chop the carrots. Deseed and chop the bell peppers. Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic cloves and chop the cilantro.
Heat oil and butter over medium high in a large heavy-bottomed skillet. Add bell peppers and carrots, cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes. Stir in cumin, coriander and the remaining salt and pepper. Add tomato paste and harissa, stir until fully incorporated.
Add cilantro and vegetable broth, bring to a boil. Lay the cod fillets in the sauce and sprinkle with lemon juice. Cover the skillet and let everything simmer over low for about 8-10 minutes. The poaching time depends of the thickness of your fillets.
When ready top with cilantro, freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes. Enjoy!