Pan-Seared Cod with Mango Salsa
Pan-Seared Cod with Mango Salsa
Ingredients
For the Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Pan-Seared Cod
- 4 cod fillets, 6-ounce, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mango Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt. Stir gently to combine. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Prepare the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the cod fillets in the pan, skin-side down if applicable.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Sear the cod for 4-5 minutes on the first side, until the skin is crispy and golden brown (if skin-on) and the fish is cooked about halfway through. The edges should appear opaque.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. Avoid overcooking to keep the fish moist.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Serve the pan-seared cod immediately, topped with a generous spoonful of mango salsa. Garnish with a lime wedge for extra zest.
⏱️ 1 min
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Pan-Seared Cod with Mango Salsa
Ingredients
For the Mango Salsa
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Pan-Seared Cod
- 4 cod fillets, 6-ounce, skin on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mango Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced mango, red onion, red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, minced jalapeño (if using), lime juice, and salt. Stir gently to combine. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Prepare the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry thoroughly with paper towels. Season both sides of the fillets with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat a large non-stick skillet or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the cod fillets in the pan, skin-side down if applicable.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Sear the cod for 4-5 minutes on the first side, until the skin is crispy and golden brown (if skin-on) and the fish is cooked about halfway through. The edges should appear opaque.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Carefully flip the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, or until the fish is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. Avoid overcooking to keep the fish moist.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Serve the pan-seared cod immediately, topped with a generous spoonful of mango salsa. Garnish with a lime wedge for extra zest.
⏱️ 1 min