Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Recipe Source: www.wildalaskaflavor.com.
- 4 Alaska Cod fillets (4 to 6 ounces each), fresh, thawed or frozen
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (2 to 3 shallots)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) vegetable broth, divided
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- Large pinch of saffron
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 2 cups dry couscous
- 1/4 cup toasted almond slices
Mango Slaw:
- 1 mango, peeled and sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 2 teaspoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Rinse any ice glaze from frozen fillets under cold water; pat dry with paper towel.
Heat heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of cod with 1 tablespoon oil.
Place in heated skillet and cook, uncovered, about 3 to 4 minutes, until browned. Shake pan occasionally to keep from sticking.
Turn cod over, cover pan tightly and reduce heat to medium. Cook an additional 6 to 8 minutes for frozen cod or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/thawed fish. Cook just until fish is opaque throughout. Remove from pan; keep warm.
In the same pan, sauté shallots in 1 tablespoon oil just until soft, about 2 minutes. Add cilantro, ginger, 1 cup vegetable broth, sugar, garlic, saffron, cinnamon and allspice; cook until thickened. Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package directions, using remaining vegetable broth as part of the liquid.
Slaw: In large bowl, combine mango, bell pepper, carrot and cilantro. In separate small bowl, blend lime juice and peel, orange juice, honey and cinnamon. Pour dressing over slaw; toss.
For each serving: Place about 3/4 cup couscous on a plate; top with 1/2 cup mango slaw. Top with a cod fillet. Pour 1/4 cup shallot sauce over fish; garnish with 1 tablespoon toasted almonds.