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Cod with Tomato-Olive-Chorizo Sauce and Mashed Potatoes

Name: Cod with Tomato-Olive-Chorizo Sauce and Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 50 g olives; 500 g cod fillets; 4 Tbs parsley; 2 servings parsley leaves; 1 Tbs lemon juice; 1 Tbs olive oil; 2 Tbs olive oil; 240 g plum tomatoes; 300 g potatoes; 100 g bell pepper; 0.5 tsp salt; 100 g a semi-smoked sausage

This recipe pairs pan-seared cod with a quick, punchy sauce built from plum tomatoes, olives, and chorizo. It comes together in about 45 minutes, making it a good option for a weeknight meal. While the potatoes boil, you'll build the sauce in one pan and sear the fish in another. Don't forget to dry the cod fillets thoroughly before seasoning for a better sear.

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August 23, 2026

Back45 minServes 2Easy733 kcal

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whole 30 dairy-free weeknight dinner quick

6 steps · 45 min total

Prepare Cod, Potatoes, Pepper

If your 500g cod fillets are frozen, thaw them completely. Pat them dry with paper towels, season with 1/2 tsp salt, and set aside. This helps ensure a good sear later.

Peel and quarter the 300g potatoes, then cook them in lightly salted water until they're tender when pierced with a fork. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, fry the 100g bell pepper in 1 Tbs olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes, until it starts to soften.

Add Chorizo

Stir in the 100g cubed semi-smoked sausage with the softened pepper and continue to sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes, letting the chorizo crisp up slightly and release its oils.

Simmer the Sauce

Add the 240g whole plum tomatoes to the pan. Use the flat end of a wooden spoon to halve them directly in the pan; they'll break down as they cook. Stir in the 50g olives and 4 Tbs parsley.

Let the sauce cook gently for 2 minutes, just long enough for the flavors to meld, then remove it from the heat and set aside.

Mash Potatoes

Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly. Season them with 2 servings parsley leaves, 2 Tbs olive oil, and 1 Tbs lemon juice. Use a hand masher to mix and mash them to your desired consistency. Keep the mashed potatoes in a warm spot while you finish the fish.

Sear the Cod

Heat a non-stick pan with a little oil over high heat until it's shimmering. Carefully place the seasoned 500g cod fillets into the hot pan. Cook for 5 minutes on each side, until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork.

Serve

Divide the mashed potatoes among plates. Top with the seared cod fillets and spoon a generous amount of the chorizo-olive sauce over the fish.

Cod with Tomato-Olive-Chorizo Sauce and Mashed Potatoes

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