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Nigerian Suya Crusted Cod Fillets

Name: Nigerian Suya Crusted Cod Fillets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb cod fillets; 0.5 cup fine ground roasted peanuts; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 red onion, sliced into thin rings; 1 tsp salt

Flaky cod fillets coated in a fragrant Nigerian suya spice blend made of toasted ground peanuts, ginger, and chiles, pan-seared until crispy.

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

Technique to learn

Nut-Crusting

Pressing dry spice and nut mixtures onto fish creates a protective outer crust that seals in moisture while frying.

Instructions

Step 1: Mix ground peanuts, ground ginger, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl to create the suya rub.
Step 2: Pat the cod fillets thoroughly dry on all sides using clean paper towels.

Step 3: Press each fillet firmly into the suya rub on both sides until completely and evenly coated.

Step 4: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 5: Carefully place fillets in the hot skillet and cook undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes until a deep golden crust forms.

Step 6: Gently flip the fillets, scatter sliced red onions into the pan around the fish, and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.

Cooking tips

Ensure the cod is very dry before coating so the peanut spice rub adheres tightly during searing.
Keep heat at medium-high so the peanuts toast into a crisp crust without burning.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Nigerian; 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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