Cod is a fish appreciated for its white and firm flesh, which can be cooked in many ways. Native to the cold waters of the North Atlantic, this fish is rich in protein and omega-3, making it a healthy and nutritious food. In Quebec, cod is often used in traditional dishes, such as cod with capers and cod à la provençale.
In this recipe, we offer you a tasty combination of cod and a fresh and colorful salsa. Salsa is a condiment of Mexican origin, usually made with tomatoes, onions, peppers and cilantro. Here we offer you an exotic and tangy variant, with the addition of peppers, mango and northern prawns. This salsa brings a touch of freshness and crunch that goes wonderfully with cod.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets (about 150g each), without skin or bones
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- capers
Salsa ingredients:
- 1 red pepper
- 1 green pepper
- 2 mango
- 1 red onion
- 1 tomato
- 175g fresh northern shrimp
- 45 ml (3 tbsp.) olive oil
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) vegetable oil
- 15 ml (1 tbsp.) rice vinegar
- 30 ml (2 tbsp.) chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation of the salsa
- Seed the tomato and peel the mango. Cut fruits and vegetables into small dice.
- Mix all the ingredients and keep cool.
Cod preparation
- Season the cod fillets on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- In a nonstick skillet over high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil.
- Place the cod fillets in the pan and cook them for about 4-5 minutes, until the crust is golden underneath.
- The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- Remove the pan from the heat, flip the steaks and let stand for about 5-6 minutes.
- When the flesh comes off, your fish will be cooked.
- Divide the salsa between plates and top with the cod fillets.
- Garnish the steaks with capers and a drizzle of olive oil
Advice
Edge removal:
If you buy cod with bones, you can remove them using bone tongs or by pulling them out with a fork. If you do it yourself, be careful not to break the fish.
Drying:
before cooking the cod, it is important to dry it with paper