Blackened Cod Fish Tacos

Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 25 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
  • For the cod fish:
  • 1 1/2 lb cod fish (cut into 3 inch long fillets)
  • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • Cabbage slaw:
  • 1 cup shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (can use lime or lemon juice, I just prefer vinegar for the cabbage slaw)
  • Other:
  • 2 ripe avocados sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes (or 1 cup diced tomatoes)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper chopped into small pieces
  • salsa verde for serving (I used Stonewall brand, any salsa of your choice is fine)
  • lime wedges (halves) and cilantro for serving
  • 12 flour tortillas

Instructions

In a small bowl combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne. Mix and then sprinkle over fish fillets, rub to coat evenly.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium yea and cook fish until browned and firm or for around 4 minutes per side. (Cooking time depends on the thickness of fillets, type of skillet and oven used).

In a large bowl combine salt, olive oil and apple cider vinegar and stir. Add cabbage and toss, so it is evenly coated with dressing.

You can make your own salsa, but I used store bought one this time.

To assemble tacos: Warm tortillas in a skillet. Break cod fish into pieces. Distribute fish evenly between 12 tortillas, add cabbage slaw, avocado, tomatoes and top with salsa. Optional: you can top with some chopped cilantro and jalapeño pepper.

Serve and enjoy!

Roasted Scrod With Herbed Breadcrumbs

INGREDIENTS

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 1/2 cup fine unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Four 6- to 8-ounce skinless young cod, scrod, or haddock fillets

DIRECTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and sauté until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the shallot and butter to a medium bowl, and set aside to cool briefly.
  • Once the shallot-butter mixture has cooled slightly, add the breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and the lemon zest, parsley, chives, and thyme. Stir to blend. Drizzle the olive oil into the breadcrumb mixture, tossing until the mixture is moistened.
  • Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel, and season with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet. Top each fillet evenly with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake until the crust is golden brown and the fillets are just cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, depending on their thickness.

Fennel-Crusted Trout with Lemon-Ginger Vinaigrette

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh fennel bulb
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
About 1/2 teaspoon salt
About 1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup golden raisins
4 boned trout fillets (4 to 6 oz. each; see notes), rinsed and patted dry
About 2 tablespoons fennel seeds

Preparation

1. In a bowl, mix fennel, vinegar, shallot, ginger, lemon peel, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil until combined, then stir in raisins.

2. Brush both sides of trout with oil, then sprinkle with salt and fennel seeds. Set a 12- to 14-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Pour in about 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, then wipe pan with a paper towel. Set fillets skin side down in pan. Cook, turning once with a spatula, until surface is lightly golden and fish is opaque in center of thickest part, 5 to 6 minutes.

3. Transfer each fillet to a plate. Whisk vinaigrette to combine and then spoon over fillets.

Baked Maple Glazed Arctic Char

Ingredients

  •  4 fresh Arctic Char fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  •  3 tablespoons maple syrup
  •  2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 scallion, sliced thin (white part plus about 2-3 inches of the green)
  •  1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds (optional)

Instructions

How to cook Easy Baked Maple Glazed Arctic Char: In a small bowl whisk together the syrup through cornstarch solution until smooth. Place the Arctic Char fillets skin-side-down in a shallow baking pan. Pour the syrup mixture over the Arctic Char. Bake about 15-18 minutes at 450°F until the fish flakes easily baste with glaze halfway through cooking. Sprinkle the Baked Maple Glazed Arctic Char with scallion and almonds before serving.

Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Lemon Oregano Marinade Recipe

Marinade ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Fish:

  • 2 6-8-ounce swordfish steaks
  • Olive oil for grill grates
  • Slices of fresh lemon for garnish

Place all marinade ingredients in a small bowl, mix to combine.

Rinse the swordfish steaks in cold water and pat dry. (Don’t remove the fish skin, it will help keep the steaks from falling apart when grilling. You can always remove after the fish is cooked before serving, if you want.) Place the fish in a non-reactive dish and cover with the marinade. Coat on all sides with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for a half hour to an hour.

Prepare your grill for high direct heat. You know the grill is hot enough when you place your hand one inch above the grill grates and you can only keep it there for 1 second. Wipe the grill grates with a paper towel infused with olive oil to oil the grates so the swordfish steaks don’t stick when you turn them over.

Brush off excess marinade (not all of it, just most) from the swordfish steaks. Place the swordfish steaks on the hot grill grates. Grill for about 5 to 7 minutes on one side, until you have good grill marks. Turn over and cook for a few minutes longer, until the fish is just cooked through. Remove from heat and let rest a few minutes before serving.

Seared Cod with Spring Vegetables & Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• 2 Cod Fillets
• 10 Ounces Fingerling Potatoes
• 3 Ounces Radishes
• 1 Bunch Asparagus
• 1 Lemon
• 1 Bunch Tarragon
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 Shallot
• 1 Tablespoon Capers
• 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard

Preparation:

Wash and dry the fresh produce. Heat a medium pot of salted water to boiling on high. Trim off and discard the ends of the radishes; thinly slice the radishes. Snap off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus; cut the asparagus into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Cut the potatoes into ½-inch-thick rounds. Quarter and deseed the lemon. Peel and mince the shallot to get 2 tablespoons of minced shallot (you may have extra shallot). Pick the tarragon leaves off the stems; discard the stems.

Fill a medium bowl with ice water and set aside. Add the asparagus to the pot of boiling water and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until bright green and slightly softened. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, transfer the cooked asparagus directly to the bowl of ice water, leaving the pot of water boiling. Let the cooked asparagus stand until cool. Once cool, thoroughly drain and set aside.
While the asparagus cools, add the potatoes to the pot of boiling water used to cook the asparagus. Cook 9 to 11 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain thoroughly.

While the potatoes cook, in a medium bowl, combine the shallot, mustard and the juice of all 4 lemon wedges; season with salt and pepper to taste. Slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until well combined.

While the potatoes continue to cook, pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned fillets and cook 3 to 4 minutes on the first side. Flip and add the butter. Cook, occasionally tilting the pan and spooning the butter over the fillets, 3 to 4 minutes, or until the fillets are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside in a warm place.

In a large bowl, combine the radishes, blanched asparagus, cooked potatoes, capers and half the tarragon (tearing the leaves just before adding); season with salt and pepper. Add as much of the vinaigrette as you’d like; toss to thoroughly combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the finished vegetables between 2 plates. Top each with a cooked cod fillet. Garnish with the remaining tarragon.

Citrus Swordfish With Citrus Salsa

Ingredients:

1 orange, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-size
1/2 cup canned pineapple chunks, undrained
1/4 cup diced fresh mango
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
1 1/2 pounds swordfish steaks

Directions:

Make the salsa: In a medium-size bowl, combine oranges, pineapple chunks, mango, minced jalapenos, 3 tablespoons orange juice, diced red bell pepper, sugar, and cilantro. Mix well, and refrigerate covered.
In a non-reactive bowl, mix 1/2 cup orange juice, olive oil, cayenne pepper, and pineapple juice concentrate. Place swordfish steaks in bowl, and turn to coat well. Marinate the swordfish in the mixture for 30 minutes.
Prepare an outside grill with oiled rack set 6 inches from the heat source. On a gas grill, set the heat to medium-high.
Grill the swordfish on each side for a total time of about 12 to 15 minutes, until opaque in the center. Serve the grilled fish with the salsa.

Tarragon Lobster Salad

INGREDIENTS

4 (1 1/2-lb) live lobsters
1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
(1 large) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
Accompaniment (optional): hot dog buns (preferably top-split), buttered and grilled or toasted if desired

PREPARATION

Plunge 2 live lobsters headfirst into an 8-quart pot of boiling salted water. Loosely cover pot and cook lobsters over moderately high heat 9 minutes from time they enter water, then transfer with tongs to sink to cool.
Return water to a boil and cook remaining 2 lobsters in same manner.
While lobsters are cooking, combine shallot, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
When lobsters are cool, remove meat from claws, joints, and tails. Discard tomalley, any roe, and shells (or save for another use). Cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces.
Whisk mayonnaise, tarragon, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper into shallot mixture. Add lobster meat and toss gently to coat.

Honey-Mustard Pretzel and Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup Honey-Mustard pretzels
  • ½ cup shelled, salted pistachios
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3-4 salmon fillets

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Combine pretzels and pistachios in the container of a small food processor or blender. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped.
3. Combine mayonnaise, mustard, honey and salt in a small bowl. Place salmon fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly over the tops of salmon fillets. Evenly press pretzel mixture onto tops of salmon to form a crust.
4. Bake at 400° for 15-17 minutes or until salmon is cooked to preferred doneness, and crust is crunchy.

Hawaiian Ahi Poke Recipe

Ingredients:

2 large sashimi grade Ahi tuna steaks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 shallot, sliced (or Maui onions)
1/2 cup chopped green onion
3 tablespoons soy sauce (look for a gluten free brand)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions:
Pat the Ahi tuna dry, then neatly cut it into small 1/2 inch cubes. Place in a bowl.
Add the shallots, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, and sesame seeds.Gently toss. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.

*For another variation, omit the chili sauce and add 1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste and 1 teaspoon honey. You can also add a fresh avocado if you so desire!