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Blackened Cod topped with Fruit Salsa is an easy, light, flavorful meal bursting with fresh flavor!

Blackened Cod with Fruit Salsa

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Blackened Cod topped with Fruit Salsa is an easy, light, flavorful meal bursting with fresh flavor!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 145
Author Kim

Ingredients

For blackened cod:

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 4 cod fillets
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

For fruit salsa:

  • 1 cup finely chopped pineapple
  • 1/2 cup finely diced strawberries
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ cup finely chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  • Combine spices in a large baggie. Place cod inside baggie with spices, seal baggie and toss so that seasonings completely cover fish. Set aside.
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium high heat with about 1/2 teaspoon olive oil. Add minced garlic and saute for about 20 seconds, then add in your cod fillets. Let fish sear for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 minutes. When fish is completely cooked it will be white and flaky throughout. Remove to plate and repeat with additional fish fillets, if needed. Squeeze lime juice over fish.
  • While fish is cooking, prepare fruit salsa ingredients. Combine all fruits and stir in apple cider vinegar and honey. Once fish has cooked, top each fillet with fruit salsa.

Notes

It may be necessary to cook fish in two batches, depending on the size of your skillet.
Not only is this recipe delicious served on its own, it also works well as a fish taco filling. If making fish tacos, be sure to make my avocado crema sauce. It's soooo good!

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.9g | Protein: 21.4g | Fat: 1.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 52.2mg | Sodium: 187.8mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g