Cajun-Creole-Indian?? Cod ?? |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Two cuisines 1 dish and an Indian adaptation. So would you like to try it. Make it like the original or use my additions. From a Readers Digest Cookbook. Ingredients:
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) |
Directions:
1. Crush the pepper, allspice, coriander, cumin, red chillies and garlic in a mortar with pestle.
2. Marinate the steaks in this mix and gingerpaste,turmeric and salt for atleast 30 mins.
3. Heat the oil and butter in a pan and add the cod to the pan cooking over moderate heat for 5 minutes each side.
4. Until the fish is cooked.
5. Take the fish out and keep warm in a warm oven or a warm platter covered.
6. Add lime juice and stir till bubbling.
7. Pour this sauce over the fish and garnish with lime wedges and coriander sprigs.
8. Serve hot.
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