SEARED COD WITH CILANTRO LIME RICE

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I'm definitely adding this cilantro lime rice to my menu, it's delicious. It has a fresh flavor that's perfect for summer and complements the southwestern flavors in the rest of the recipe. If you love seafood, you'll love this fresh recipe.

Provided by John Barnes

Categories     Seafood

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 33

2 c long grain rice, uncooked
4 c water
1 tsp salt
1 small lime, juiced
1/2 small lemon, juiced
1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped
SEARED COD
4 cod filets
2 Tbsp oil
salt and pepper
SOUTHWESTERN SAUCE
2 c chicken stock
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp cornstarch
salt and pepper
SAUTEED SHRIMP
8 u15 shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 Tbsp oil
SHRIMP MARINADE
1 c v8 juice
1 small lemon, juiced
1 small lime, juiced
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red pepper sauce
1/2 tsp celery salt
1 pinch fresh ground pepper
GARNISH
3 medium peppers, red, green, yellow
1 small onion, julieanned

Steps:

  • 1. Cilantro lime rice: Bring salted water to a boil. Add rice. Bring to a boil and cover/cook for 12-15 minutes. Remove from pan, stir in lime juice, lemon juice and cilantro.
  • 2. Seared Cod: Season both sides of cod with salt and pepper. Heat oil in pan. Sauté 5 minutes on each side until fish is cooked through and flaky.
  • 3. Southwestern Sauce: Add chicken stock and seasonings to sauce pan, bring to a boil stirring consistently. Thicken with cornstarch slurry. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • 4. Marinade shrimp for at least one hour.
  • 5. Lightly sautee in oil until opaque and cooked through.
  • 6. To assemble the dish: Pack rice tightly into a greased ramekin. Release into center of bowl. Place seared cod on top of rice Put 2 oz southwestern sauce over cod Tie 2 shrimp together and place on top. Garnish bowl around the rice with onions and peppers.

Fitzroy Haughton
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This is one of my favorite cod recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


KaLynn Rogers
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook cod, and this recipe definitely hit the spot.


Sophia Ricketts
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The cod was a bit dry, but the cilantro-lime sauce helped to bring it together.


Preye Ogolo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. The cilantro-lime sauce really elevates the dish.


Darrin Bennett
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this dish was surprisingly good. The cod was flaky and flavorful.


djjhart1
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Natasha Zeigler
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The cod was a bit overcooked for my taste, but the flavors were still good.


Tasfiyaislam Resmi
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for me, but I'm sure others would enjoy it.


John Harris
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The cilantro and lime really brighten up the cod.


Donald Null
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Hephzibah Ezegbogu
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The rice was a bit bland for my taste, but the cod was delicious.


Alexia Cannon Coronado
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Not a fan of cilantro, but this dish was still very good. The cod was cooked perfectly.


Salma Mahmoud
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This dish was easy to make and the results were impressive. I'll definitely be making it again.


chandsaroya 100
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The cod was cooked perfectly and the cilantro-lime sauce was flavorful without being overpowering.


Silas Dauda
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out amazing. My family loved it!


Fred Wanbui
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This cod dish was an absolute delight! The cilantro-lime rice was the perfect complement to the crispy, flaky cod.