Caribbean Black Cod and Shishito Pepper Rundown
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3 cups unsweetened coconut milk, preferably Chaokoh
- 2 green plantains, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- Six 5-ounce skin-on black cod fillets, patted dry
- 24 shishito peppers
- Plantain chips, for serving
- In a large, deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Add the onion, shallot, garlic and a generous pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Stir in the bell pepper and allspice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pepper is just starting to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk and bring just to a boil.
- Add the plantains, cover partially and simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the plantains are tender but not falling apart, about 45 minutes.
- Season with salt and keep warm over very low heat.
- Season the cod with salt.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until shimmering.
- Add 3 cod fillets skin side down and press with a spatula to flatten.
- Cook over moderately high heat until the skin is crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Flip the fillets and cook until the fish is just white throughout, about 3 minutes more.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Wipe out the skillet.
- Repeat with another tablespoon of olive oil and the remaining cod.
- Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in it.
- Add the shishitos and cook over high heat, tossing, until blistered, about 1 minute.
- Season with salt.
- Spoon the plantain rundown onto plates.
- Top with the cod, shishitos and plantain chips.
- Serve right away.
extravirgin olive oil, onion, shallot, garlic, kosher salt, red bell pepper, ground allspice, unsweetened coconut milk, green plantains, black cod, peppers, chips
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/caribbean-black-cod-and-shishito-pepper-rundown (may not work)