Cold Poached Pacific Cod with Spices

Name: Cold Poached Pacific Cod with Spices
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds Pacific cod fillets; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (to taste); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 onions, sliced thin; 4 garlic cloves, minced or puréed; 2 1/2 cups vinegar court-bouillon (recipe follows; more as needed); 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 quart water; 1/2 cup quality red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar; 1 onion, sliced; 2 leeks, cleaned and sliced; 1 carrot, sliced; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 2 whole garlic cloves, peeled; A bouquet garni made with 1 sprig each parsley and thyme, and a bay leaf; 6 peppercorns; Salt to taste