Pan-Seared Cod with Mango Salsa

Name: Pan-Seared Cod with Mango Salsa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 cod fillets, patted dry; 1 ripe mango, diced small; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeño, seeded, minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 lime, juiced; 2 tbsp avocado oil (or light olive oil); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Flaky golden-crusted cod fillets topped with a vibrant fresh mango salsa loaded with red onion, cilantro, and lime. A bright Caribbean-inspired weeknight dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

30 minMediumServes 4360 cal/serving

CaribbeanDinnerStovetopPaleoPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

4 cod fillets, patted dry
1 ripe mango, diced small
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded, minced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 lime, juiced
2 tbsp avocado oil (or light olive oil)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Make the mango salsa: combine 1 diced small ripe mango, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 1 seeded, minced jalapeño, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and the juice of 2 lime in a bowl. Season with a pinch of kosher salt, stir, and set aside.
2

Pat 4 cod fillets dry and season both sides with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, remaining 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
3

Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil (or light olive oil) in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
4

Add cod fillets and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until a golden crust forms and the fish releases easily. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more until opaque throughout and an instant-read thermometer reads 145°F (63°C).
5

Transfer cod fillets to plates and spoon the mango salsa generously over each fillet. Serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Pan-Seared Cod with Mango Salsa keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pan-Seared Cod with Mango Salsa?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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