Braised Fish With Spicy Tomato Sauce

Submitted by h8windows

"From Real Simple magazine. Not too spicy, but a great dish."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup tomato sauce
• 5 ounces chopped spinach
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
• 4 skinless cod fish fillets

directions

1. Mix paprika, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and cayenne in a small bowl. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add paprika mixture and garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until darkened, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in spinach, 1 1/2 cups water, sugar, salt, and several grinds of pepper; cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Nestle fish in sauce and return to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and cook, covered, until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, 5 to 10 minutes depending on thickness.