Best Citrus Fish For Two Recipes

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FISH WITH CITRUS-CHILE SAUCE



Fish With Citrus-Chile Sauce image

This light yet earthy sauce lends a generous, almost floral warmth to any white, sturdy fish. For heat, there are crushed Calabrian chiles, smoky and sunny; for a mellow sourness, Moscatel vinegar - feel free to substitute apple cider vinegar and a little sugar to approximate the same fruitiness; and for funk, fermented white pepper (although regular white pepper will work too). Other notes include delicate marjoram, cousin to oregano but less forward, with its comforting contour of balsam, and Timur pepper from Nepal, fragrant and bright, calling to mind a just-peeled tangerine. (If you use Sichuan pepper instead, give it a citrus boost with extra orange juice and a shower of orange zest.) The sauce comes out denser than a vinaigrette but still loose and the orange-red of a young sunset.

Provided by Ligaya Mishan

Categories     dinner, seafood, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon Timur (Timut) peppercorns (see Tip)
1/4 teaspoon white peppercorns, preferably fermented (see Tip)
1 1/2 tablespoons Moscatel vinegar (see Tip)
2 teaspoons crushed Calabrian chiles (in oil)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh marjoram leaves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon orange or tangerine juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
4 sturdy white fish fillets or steaks (about 6 ounces each), such as halibut, red snapper, sea bass or swordfish
Salt and pepper
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: Toast the Timur pepper in a dry skillet over medium heat. When the pods are fragrant but not yet darker brown, remove them from the heat and let cool. Using a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle, crush into a fine powder, along with the white peppercorns.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, chiles, marjoram, juice, garlic and the freshly ground Timur and white pepper. Let sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld, then gradually whisk in the olive oil. Add salt. Taste and add more of whichever seasonings you like, whisking as you go. Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Make the fish: Pat the fish dry and season on both sides with salt and pepper. If cooking on the stovetop, coat a skillet with oil and heat over medium-high. (The skillet should be large enough to hold all the fillets with space between them. If it isn't, work in batches.) Carefully add the fish to the hot oil and pan-fry the fish until browned, about 3 minutes on each side. (Gently probe the fish with a fork; if it flakes, it's done.) Remove from the heat and transfer to plates.
  • If grilling, heat a grill to medium-high. Generously brush or rub the fish with olive oil to coat. Place on the hot grill grates, skin side down if there's skin and cover if using a gas grill. Cook until the fish releases easily from the grate, about 3 minutes. For thinner fillets, the flesh will be just opaque throughout and starting to gape and the fillets don't need to be flipped. Simply transfer them to plates. For thick fillets or steaks, carefully flip the fish and cook until just opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes more, then transfer to plates. Spoon the sauce over the fish and serve.

CITRUS BAKED FISH



Citrus Baked Fish image

Salmon works best in this citrus-flavored dish.

Provided by Country Boy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
4 (3 ounce) fillets salmon fillets
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup lime juice
2 teaspoons melted butter
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish lightly with cooking spray.
  • Place salmon fillets in the baking dish.
  • Mix lemon juice, orange juice, lime juice, butter, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper together until well blended. Drizzle over salmon in the baking dish.
  • Bake salmon in the preheated oven until easily flaked with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 2 g

CITRUS COCONUT STEAMED COD



Citrus Coconut Steamed Cod image

I love to make this fusion meal on weeknights when I am short on time but want something big in flavor. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup canned coconut milk
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 green onion, chopped
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, place a steamer basket over 1 in. water. Place cod in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk cornstarch, coconut milk and orange juice until smooth. Add chili sauce, ginger and soy sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in oranges, green onion, almonds and sesame oil; heat through. Serve with cod; sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CITRUS COD



Citrus Cod image

We enjoy fish frequently, and this baked version has a tempting mild orange flavor. It comes out of the oven flaky and moist, and it's just the thing to make for a delightful light meal. - Jacquelyn Dixon, LaPorte, IA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cod fillets (4 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place fillets in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , In a skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute onion and garlic until tender. Spoon over fish. Mix orange zest and citrus juices; drizzle over fish. , Bake, uncovered, until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with pepper and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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