PAN-ROASTED COD WITH GRAINS OF PARADISE

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Grains of Paradise were a common spice in Europe before the discovery of black pepper. It's still used in North and Western Africa. The flavor is similar to that of pepper, but it has a slightly more fruity flavor. It pairs very well with white fish.

Provided by Sascha

Categories     African

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 lb cod fish fillet, cut into 2 pieces
sea salt
1 tablespoon peanut oil
extra virgin olive oil, for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon grains of paradise, coarsely ground in a mortar and pestle
1 lemon, halved, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°.
  • Place a medium iron skillet over medium high heat.
  • Season cod on both sides with salt.
  • When skillet is hot, add peanut oil, then cod.
  • Saute until crisped and brown.
  • Then turn, saute for one minute, and transfer to oven to finish cooking, about 2 minutes longer, depending on thickness of fish.
  • Remove from oven, and place on serving plates.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle grains of paradise on top.
  • Squeeze a little lemon juice over fish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 73.3, Sodium 92.1, Protein 30.4

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