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Baracoa Style Pan Seared Cod In Coconut Citrus Sofrito

Name: Baracoa Style Pan Seared Cod In Coconut Citrus Sofrito
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 600 g halal cod fillets, pat dry; 1 cup full-fat coconut milk; 1 medium red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 0.5 tsp ground annatto, or ground turmeric; 2 tbsp olive oil

Tender cod fillets pan-seared and gently finished in a fragrant coconut milk sofrito sauce infused with sweet peppers, lime, and warm spices.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

Coconut Sofrito Reduction

Combining sweet coconut milk with sautéed vegetable aromatics to create a rich, silky sauce for delicate seafood.

Instructions

Step 1: Season the cod fillets evenly on all sides with salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat and sear the cod for 3 minutes per side until opaque, then transfer to a plate.

Step 3: Lower heat to medium, add remaining olive oil, and sauté the diced onion, red bell pepper, and garlic for 5 minutes until soft.

Step 4: Stir in the ground annatto and cumin, cooking for 1 minute to release color and aroma into the vegetables.

Step 5: Pour in the coconut milk and remaining lime juice, bringing to a gentle simmer for 4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.

Step 6: Return seared cod fillets to skillet, spooning sauce over fish, and simmer gently for 3 minutes until fully cooked through.

Cooking tips

Pat fish completely dry before searing to guarantee a good crust.
Annatto provides a rich reddish-yellow hue traditional to eastern Cuban coastal cookery.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Cuban; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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