Salt Cod Fritters With Spicy Tomato Sauce

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For the Fritters:

1 pound salt cod

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

Kosher salt

2 large eggs

2 tablespoons minced onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Freshly ground pepper

Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Sauce:

1 cup good-quality marinara sauce or crushed tomatoes

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 small clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Tiny pinch of ground annatto

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice