Smokey Citrus Cod With Mango Salsa
Cooking fish always gets the reputation that it's hard—when it's anything but. The key is to buy high-quality fish and keep the ingredients to a minimum. For this dish, the smokiness of the paprika lends a kick to the cod's gentle flavor. Everything comes together with the sweet coolness of the salsa.
This recipe yields 5-6 servings
INGREDIENTS
- For the cod:
- 5-6 pieces wild caught cod
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 lemons
- For the salsa:
- 2 mangos, chopped
- 2 jalapeños, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 orange, chopped
- 1/2 of a large cucumber, chopped
- 1 tablespoon white rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
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- For the cod:
- 5-6 pieces wild caught cod
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 lemons
- For the salsa:
- 2 mangos, chopped
- 2 jalapeños, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 of a large cucumber, chopped
- 1 tablespoon white rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
For the salsa, toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside until serving.
In a bowl, season the cod on both sides with paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add cod to an oiled preheated pan on medium-high heat. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and tender. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top.
Serve the cod over the fresh mango salsa.