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A white plate with a serving of crispy rock cod with citrus sauce and a side of green beans.
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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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 421

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
  • 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 OR panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • finely chopped chives
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Instructions

Make the sauce

  • Combine the 2 cups fresh orange juice, 1/2 cup peeled and finely chopped ginger, Pinch kosher salt, Pinch cayenne, and 2 tablespoons 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

  • Whisk the 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk and 1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour until smooth, and add a generous pinch each kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spoon this mixture onto one side of each four (6-ounce) rock cod fillets and sprinkle with the 1/2 cup rice flakes.
  • Melt the 1 tablespoon unsalted butter with the 2 tablespoons extra-virgin 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.
  • Spoon about a tablespoon sauce onto each individual plate and place the fish, crisp side up, on each one. Top with finely chopped chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 681mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g