Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Spice Crusted Cod Fillets with Zucchini Salad


Mild flavoured and low fat filleted cod fish nicely crusted with a blend of ground coriander, cumin and garlic salt, and then seared to medium (or to your desire), served with yoghurt dressing and lemon wedges on a bed of zucchini salad.

Zucchini Salad
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic salt
  • 3-4 (about 150 g each) Cod fillets(or any white fish)
  • 1 tbsp Corn oil
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
  • Some yoghurt dressing, to serve
  • 180 g Green zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1cm pieces 1 tbsp Red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 Tomato, halved, deseeded, cut into 1cm pieces
  • 1 tbsp Finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper
  1. Combine ground coriander, cumin, paprika and garlic salt in a small bowl. Rub over fish fillets. Set aside for 15 minutes to allow the flavours to develop.
  2. To make the zucchini salad, combine zucchini, onion, tomato, mint, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice in a salad bowl. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat the corn oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add in fish fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes each side until nicely golden brown.
  4. Spoon zucchini salad among 2-3 serving plates. Top with cod fish and drizzle with dressing. Serve with lemon wedges.

118 comments:

  1. Such a light and flavorful dish for spring. I like the spices you use on the fish.

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  2. A delicious and light dish!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  3. I could see my 2 favourite spices on the listing~ coriander and cumin...
    this is definitely awesome :D

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  4. Yes, so nicely crusted, no second opinion : ).

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  5. Anonymous20/4/11 08:07

    I love the idea of serving fish on a zucchini salad. Lovely fresh flavours.
    :-) Mandy

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  6. Feel like finishing that whole plate rite now...simply irresistible!

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  7. That's a very delicious looking piece of fish, wish I could have it for my dinner sigh!

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  8. This look so appertizing. Did you make extra for me? Never mind. Try to think of me when you're cooking something next time. OK! You have a great day, dear. :o)
    Blessings, Kristy

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  9. A nice and light meal , perfect for hot sunny days

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  10. The cod looks like perfection. Love the spiced crust and healthy too with the veg and yoghurt. yum.

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  11. The small amount of crust on this cod is gorgeous & I bet so tasty! Love this mild fish.

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  12. Crusting the fish in spices is such a great idea for people who don't like their fish too plain. Brilliant recipe, as usual!

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  13. fresh seafood is quite pricey in Sydney, but I do try to incorporate fish into my diet. This looks lovely

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  14. Another delicious cod meal! I'm super jealous! Cod is way too expensive over here! Beautiful dish, Angie!

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  15. My last attempt with cod was not too successful, you cod looks so flavorful with a fine crust and the zucchini salad would compliment it so well.

    -Brenda

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  16. What a beautiful dish!! Love the spices...and the zucchini is a wonderful complement!

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  17. Oh, this looks great! I love the spice mixture....and it looks so wonderfully seared too!!

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  18. wow! Another delicious meal! I love Cod fish, it looks perfect to go with the salad!

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  19. I absolutely love everything about this dish! Not to mention it is so pretty! I think I am going to make this on Friday for my last Fish Friday of Lent...just looks great!

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  20. Love all the spices on the fish. You sure use cumin in many dishes. I still have my bottle of cumin nearly full. I should start using it.

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  21. This looks so good! Love the combination of the fish with the fresh vegetable salad.

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  22. Hello Angie! I'm back from vacation and happy to be catching up on my blog reading...I love fish and what a delicious plate of food this is!

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  23. Thankyou! Always looking for new ways to prepare fish. This looks fresh and delicious. Love the spicey crust.

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  24. What a taste treat! The crust looks amazing!

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  25. Beautifully done- zucchini salad sounds so refreshing n different!
    US Masala

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  26. Yummy looking salad. Healthy and nutritious!

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  27. The fish is browned to perfection! Love the spiced-crust idea!

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  28. I love cod fish and you made this dish so perfect!

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  29. Ohh looks so refreshing and colorful...

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  30. Beautiful, light, healthy and absolutely mouthwatering. This meal is perfect for spring. I'm adding this to my "must-make" list.

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  31. Oh Angie, that looks beautiful! I love this dish...and that fillet sounds incredible!

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  32. It looks awesome..Lovely clicks! I have bookmarked it to try!

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  33. You know what, your site has the most amazing salad recipes I've ever come across :-) here's another example

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  34. That's a very healthy meal...mmm. Cod is my next favourite to salmon. Love the seasoning.

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  35. Love that the fish only needs to "sit" for 15 minutes before cooking. Marinating is something I never have enough time for.

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  36. What a gorgeous and healthy dish! I have some cod in the freezer I purchased recently, I'll have to put it to use!

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  37. Cod is normally so bland but I think the spices you used would make it taste wonderful. Beautifully presented on the zucchini salad too.

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  38. Oh, sounds like a wonderful early dinner out on the deck. So fresh and lively. I love it. I'm really digging fish lately. So many ways to dress it up!

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  39. I love the spices in this - really livens up the cod and will need to try it. I am saving the zucchini salad for when my own zucchini come in (okay, it snowed today but zucchini season will come!).

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  40. This looks so delicious.... colorful and healthy! My kind of food!! I saw zucchini at my farmer's market last weekend.

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  41. We are in sync today. My cod dish came with zucchini too! :P It is a good delicious meal.

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  42. Your cod is beautifully prepared and the zucchini salad looks fantastic as well. Such a nice meal for spring and summer!

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  43. Hi Angie - sorry I have been MIA. So much going on with me right now, hardly have time to post or visit my favourite blogs. Thanks for checking out my pretzels. Nice to know I'm not forgotten even when I am scarce :)

    I love the summeriness of this dish - the spice flavouring on the fish is inspired! Lovely!

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  44. So pretty! Great recipe, that fish sounds very tasty :)

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  45. What a delicious meal you have prepared! Love it!

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  46. That crust sounds delicious! Especially on top of that fresh-flavored salad!

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  48. These look delicious, and so simple!

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  49. It sure looks GOOD!

    Papacheong
    http://home-cook-dishes-for-family.blogspot.com/

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  50. You don't have to be a whiz Chef to know that this would be just delicious and spectacular. Your play of flavors and color is marvelous Angie :)


    chow! Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

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  51. Great combination Angie. And the fish looks to crisp and perfect, Mmmmm!

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  52. Angie, this looks so delicious!

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    Visit my blog for more info!! thanks!

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  53. Beautiful dish and the zucchini Salad looks amazing :)

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  54. yummy looking spices looks flavourful and colourful dish

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  55. I hope you know I'm one of your all-time favorite followers, and have not missed any of your fabulous dishes lately, but right now I'm a bit scattered in my thinking with my "sprained ankle." I love your fabulous cod, with the chopped veggies, very similar with the one I have posted on my previous post (take out-delivered from my son-in-law's restaurant)
    Absolutely adore the spices used in this beautiful fish, preparation, and presentation, as well:DDD
    xo

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  56. I love this, the crust sounds so tasty!

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  57. I just ate cod tonight lovely fish and what a great way to serve it

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  58. What a welcoming presentation. Although, I'm not a big fan of cod, I can certainly adapt this flavouring to my favourite filets. Thanks for tasty and healthy eating ;o)

    Flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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  59. Angie look delicious!! gloria

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  60. This is a perfect spring dish! I love to discover new ways of cooking fish and the salad looks very refreshing!

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  61. Looks beautiful!!! I'm sure my husband and I would love this, especially since the fish is crusted with coriander and cumin. The zucchini salads sounds wonderful too! :)

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  62. Your delicious dish have a lovely Indian flavor of cumin and coriander...great recipe as always!
    Wish you and all your loved ones Very Happy Easter!

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  63. Light and delicious! Just what I need now!

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  64. This sounds like a healthy and light meal! Cod is cooked perfectly -nicely golden brown. I also like zucchini that goes so well with cod. Happy Earth Day Angie!

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  65. This wonderful dish reminds me that I have just planted zucchini, tomatoes and fresh herbs in my garden, summer is coming and I for one can't wait! I love your seasonings for the fish and the salad is a perfect compliment;-)

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  66. Beautiful and delicious dish! I love your blog! Wonderful recipes and I love the layout too. I'm a new follower :-)

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  67. I think what I love best about your recipes is how colorful they are. Your dishes are always packed with colorful foods. To me, this is what makes a dish appealing.

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  68. Such vibrant photos, nice summery dish

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  69. Angie...I was so tired the whole day but when I drop by here, I am totally refreshed now..after the virtual feasting of your cod fish :) I love cod and salmon and cooking cod this way is simply appetizing with the crunchy crust ! Thanks for sharing the recipe .

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  70. The yogurt dressing with the crispy fish looks delicious! Perfect with the zucchini salad too.

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  71. Mmmm I love fish crusted with spices. And the zucchini salad is a great side to provide freshness next to the heat of the spices.

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  72. Zucchini salad how new and refreshing! would love it!

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  73. Yum. This looks completely delicious. I've been at a baker's conference this week and I'm eating my weight in bread each day. I would love a nice plate of this for dinner tomorrow night!

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  74. Oh so refreshing and summer all over the recipe. Sunday dinner menu is ready, Zucchini salad and crusted cod fillet.

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  75. This cod dish sounds super flavorful and healthy, too. I really like fish and spices. The zucchini salad is interesting, as it isn't that common to see it uncooked. Thanks for the great ideas.

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  76. Looks really good! love simple meal like this. I could make for lunch, in fact...

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