Cod Shakshuka

This delicious breakfast dish features poached cod in a rich tomato sauce with eggs and spices.

15m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb cod fillets

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 bell pepper, chopped

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp chili flakes

4 eggs

Salt and pepper to taste

1 handful fresh parsley, roughly chopped

1 handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion and bell pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Add garlic and cook for a minute more until fragrant, then stir in smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt and pepper.

Step 3

Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and bring to a simmer.

Step 4

Place cod fillets on top of the tomato mixture and reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and cook gently for 8-10 minutes until the cod is just cooked through.

Step 5

Using a spoon, make four indentations in the tomato mixture and crack an egg into each one.

Step 6

Cover the skillet again and let the eggs cook for 4-5 minutes until the whites are just set but the yolks are still runny.

Step 7

Garnish with chopped parsley and cilantro and serve hot with crusty bread.