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Mexican Zarandeado Style Pan Seared Cod With Roasted Bell Pepper Glaze

Name: Mexican Zarandeado Style Pan Seared Cod With Roasted Bell Pepper Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 600 g Cod fillets; 2 tbsp Achiote paste; 1 tbsp Halal tamari soy sauce; 2 tbsp Lime juice; 1 piece Red bell pepper finely diced; 2 piece Garlic minced; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro chopped

Flaky cod fillets coated in a savory achiote, soy, and garlic marinade, pan-seared and topped with charred bell pepper relish.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min

Technique to learn

Achiote paste searing

Searing spice-rubbed protein over high heat blooms fat-soluble flavor compounds and forms a savory crust.

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk achiote paste, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil together into a smooth paste.
Step 2: Coat cod fillets evenly with the achiote paste marinade and let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Heat remaining olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add diced red bell pepper, searing for 4 minutes until blistered.

Step 4: Push peppers to the skillet edges and place marinated cod fillets in the center of the hot pan.

Step 5: Sear cod undisturbed for 4 minutes on the first side to allow spices to caramelize.

Step 6: Gently flip cod fillets, drizzle with remaining lime juice, toss peppers around fish, and cook 3 minutes more until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Step 7: Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Cooking tips

Pat fish thoroughly dry before applying paste to help marinade cling and sear cleanly.
Use a thin metal spatula when flipping to keep delicate cod fillets intact.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Mexican; 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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