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Crispy Rock Cod with Citrus Sauce

One of the many enticements of this dish is its versatility. You can substitute any firm-fleshed fish for the cod, including salmon, and use any kind of citrus you have on hand.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 279 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the sauce
  • 2 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup peeled and finely chopped ginger
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • Pinch cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
For the fish
  • 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk whisked together
  • 1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Four (6-ounce) rock cod fillets (or substitute any white fish fillets)
  • 1/2 cup rice flakes pulsed in a coffee or spice grinder with a pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • Several tablespoons finely chopped chives

Instructions

Make the sauce
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  1. Combine the orange juice, ginger, salt, cayenne, and maple syrup in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and gently simmer until the sauce is reduced by about half. You should have about 1 cup. Taste the sauce and adjust the salt and sweetness accordingly.
Make the fish
  1. Whisk the egg and flour until smooth and add a generous pinch each salt and pepper. Spoon this mixture onto one side of each fillet and sprinkle with the rice flakes.
  2. Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add the fish, coated side down. Sauté until golden and crisp, 4 or 5 minutes. Flip the fish and cook for 2 or 3 minutes longer.
  3. Spoon about a tablespoon sauce onto each individual plate and place the fish, crisp side up, on each one. Top with chives.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.