Tomato-Roasted Cod with Spiced Almonds

Name: Tomato-Roasted Cod with Spiced Almonds
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tsp. plus 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, chopped; Kosher salt; 1 1/4 c. jasmine rice; 1 2-inch piece ginger, sliced; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 1 lb. cherry tomatoes; 1/4 c. sliced almonds, chopped; 1 tsp. cumin seeds, crushed; 3/4 tsp. coriander seeds, crushed; 2 tsp. lemon zest, divided; 4 6-ounce skinless cod fillets; 1/4 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for sprinkling

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By Tina MartinezPublished: Nov 5, 2024

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

488

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Chopped almonds tossed with aromatic spices and brightened with lemon zest become a crunchy, flavor-packed topping for definitely-not-bland flaky fish. Juicy roasted tomatoes and ginger-scented rice round out this feel-good 30-minute meal.

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Ingredients

1 tsp.
plus 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1
small onion, chopped
Kosher salt
1 1/4 cups
jasmine rice
1
2-inch piece ginger, sliced
1
clove garlic, smashed
1 lb.
cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup
sliced almonds, chopped
1 tsp.
cumin seeds, crushed
3/4 tsp.
coriander seeds, crushed
2 tsp.
lemon zest, divided
4
6-ounce skinless cod fillets
1/4 cup
flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped, plus more for sprinkling

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 400°F. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in medium saucepan on medium. Add onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice, ginger, garlic, and 1 3/4 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is just tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, until ready to serve.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, on large rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes with 1/2 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Roast undisturbed until tomatoes begin to soften, 9 to 10 minutes.
3. Step 3While tomatoes roast, in medium bowl, stir together almonds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, half of lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons oil. Dividing evenly, spoon mixture on top of cod fillets. Nestle cod fillets among roasted tomatoes and roast until cod is opaque and just cooked through, 6 to 9 minutes.
4. Step 4Discard garlic and ginger from rice and fluff with fork. Fold in parsley and remaining lemon zest.
5. Step 5Serve rice topped with fish and tomatoes and sprinkled with additional chopped parsley.

NICE RICE: Cooking the rice with garlic and ginger infuses it with wonderful aromas. Fold in fresh herbs and lemon zest right at the end for a bright finish.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 488 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated), 73 mg cholesterol, 461 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 37 g protein

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