Spanish Grilled Cod with Almond Romesco Sauce Recipe
Enjoy the flavors of Spain with this delicious Spanish Grilled Cod with Almond Romesco Sauce recipe. Perfectly grilled cod fillets topped with a flavorful almond romesco sauce, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Spanish
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Almond Romesco Sauce:
- 2 roasted red bell peppers (jarred or homemade)
- 1/3 cup toasted almonds
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for sauce)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Prepare Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry and brush with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and lemon juice.
- Grill Cod: Grill the fillets for 3–4 minutes per side until opaque and flakes easily.
- Make Romesco Sauce: Blend red peppers, almonds, garlic, tomato paste, sherry vinegar, red pepper flakes, and olive oil until smooth.
- Serve: Serve the grilled cod over romesco sauce and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Romesco sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Try serving with roasted potatoes or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
