This recipe was inspired by my garden. It’s the second year I’ve planted veggies and herbs and they seem to be sprouting well despite birds, bunnies and other natural elements. Basil, dill and cilantro are my absolute favorite herbs and there are so many recipes to be made with any or all of them. This mouthwatering recipe for cod (which works on any other flaky white fish) is essentially based on fish marinading and then cooked in an herb-infused broth. Enjoy!
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 pieces of cod
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 large tomatoes
- 5-10 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp coarse salt
Directions:
1. Mix together honey, ginger, 1/4 cup lemon juice and chopped cilantro in a large bowl. Place washed pieces of fish in the marinade, coat and set aside.
2. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large pan.
3. Add chopped or pressed garlic and chopped tomatoes. Stir and cook on medium heat covered.
4. Chop basil and add to the pan along with a 1/4 cup of lemon juice a generous pinch of coarse salt. Stir and continue cooking another 3-5 minutes.
5. Place fish on top of the tomato basil mixture in the pan and cook about 3 minutes on each side or until flaky. Cover the top with the pan juices and squeeze a bit more lemon if you like.
