Catalan-style Cod – The Doctor’s kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 30g Blanched almonds
  • 150g Red onion Finely sliced
  • 2 clove Garlic cloves Finely sliced
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 300g Baby tomatoes Halved
  • 30g Parsley Finely sliced flat-leaf
  • 1 whole Lemon &  Zest
  • 15g Raisins
  • 1 can Chickpeas (can) And their liquid
  • 200g Baby spinach
  • 250g Cod fillet Boneless, skinless
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch pepper

Method

  • Gather and prepare your ingredients.
  • Place the olive oil and almonds into a frying pan. Turn on the heat to medium-high and cook for 5-6 minutes, until the almonds are lightly golden. Remove using a slotted spoon, leaving the hot olive oil in the pan. Place the almonds onto a chopping board or shallow bowl to cool.
  • Add the red onions to the oil in the pan with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 5-6 minutes, until softened. Then add the garlic and paprika and cook for a further 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the tomatoes, cover the pan, and cook for 5-6 minutes, until they are burst and jammy.
  • Once the almonds are cool, roughly chop. Place into a bowl with the parsley and lemon zest and stir to combine.
  • Add the raisins, chickpeas and their liquid, and spinach. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the spinach has wilted. Stir through most of the almond mixture, reserving some for ganish.
  • Nestle the fish in between the chickpeas. Cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes, until firm and opaque.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining parsley and almonds before serving.