Blackened Cod With Mango Salsa
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 mango, peeled, pitted and diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion
- 1/8 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 lime, juice of
- salt
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lb fresh cod, cut into 4 servings
- Mix 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small bowl and stir to combine a paste.
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
- To prepare the fish, start by wiping the flesh with a dry paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
- Rub the blackening paste on one side of the fish.
- Pour a small amount of vegetable oil into a large saute pan and heat over medium-high heat. When pan is nice and hot, carefully place fish into preheated pan. Sear on both sides for 2-3 minutes each side. Remove fish from pan and place onto a cookie sheet lined with tinfoil. Place pan into preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until cod is cooked through.
- Remove pan from oven and place fish on top of steamed rice or whatever you're serving. Top fish with salsa, a lime wedge and extra cilantro.
- For Mango salsa, mix 1 mango, red onion, diced red bell pepper, 1/2 jalapeno, and juice of 1 lime, 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, and salt to taste. Can be made a few hours ahead. Taste just before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.
chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic, kosher salt, brown sugar, vegetable oil, mango, red onion, red bell pepper, lime, salt, fresh cilantro, fresh cod
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/blackened-cod-with-mango-salsa-514889 (may not work)