CAJUN-CREOLE-INDIAN?? COD ??

Cajun-Creole-Indian?? Cod ?? image

Provided by Girl from India

Categories Cajun

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 thick cod steaks (175 g , I use kingfish)
20 whole black peppercorns
10 allspice berries (I use a combo of nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves)
1 teaspoon coriander seed
2 dried red chilies
2 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon ginger paste (my addition)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric (my addition)
1 teaspoon cumin seed (this I add - not in the original recipe)
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
25 g unsalted butter
1 lime, juice of
lime wedge (to garnish)
coriander sprig (to garnish)

Steps:

Crush the pepper, allspice, coriander, cumin, red chillies and garlic in a mortar with pestle.
Marinate the steaks in this mix and gingerpaste,turmeric and salt for atleast 30 mins.
Heat the oil and butter in a pan and add the cod to the pan cooking over moderate heat for 5 minutes each side.
Until the fish is cooked.
Take the fish out and keep warm in a warm oven or a warm platter covered.
Add lime juice and stir till bubbling.
Pour this sauce over the fish and garnish with lime wedges and coriander sprigs.
Serve hot.