This quick and delightful seafood dish is sure to bring joy to the entire family! Mild cod fillets are sautéed in butter and complemented by a vibrant salsa made from fresh oranges, cilantro, and red onion. Parents will appreciate that this meal can be prepared in under 30 minutes, and kids will love the natural sweetness from Orange Tangerine Juicy Juice®100% Juice, along with the fresh oranges and a touch of honey.
Total Time: 25 minutes.
Active Time: 25 minutes.
Makes 4 servings, each consisting of 3 oz of cod, ⅓ cup of salsa, and approximately 1 tablespoon of sauce.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless cod, cut into four pieces
¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt, plus an extra pinch, divided
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup Orange Tangerine Juicy Juice®100% Juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 fresh oranges
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
3 to 8 dashes of hot sauce, to taste (optional)
- Pat the cod fillets dry using a paper towel. Season the fish with ¾ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the cod and cook undisturbed until the underside is golden brown, roughly 2 to 4 minutes. Carefully flip the fillets using a slotted spatula, reduce the heat to medium-low, and allow the fish to cook until it’s just cooked through and flakes easily with a knife, about 2 to 4 additional minutes depending on thickness.
- Transfer the fish to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Pour the Orange Tangerine Juicy Juice®100% Juice and honey into the skillet, raise the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Allow it to boil while whisking occasionally until the liquid has reduced to approximately ⅓ cup and has a thick syrupy texture, which should take about 5 to 8 minutes.
- While the sauce is cooking, peel the oranges and cut them into small pieces. In a separate small bowl, combine the chopped orange, cilantro, red onion, hot sauce, and the remaining pinch of salt.
- To serve, place the fish on four dinner plates, drizzle it with the orange honey sauce, and top each fillet with the orange salsa.
