Fish

Garam Masala Baked Cod with Mint Chimichurri Sauce

By Wild Alaskan Company

PREP TIME 20 minutes COOK TIME 15 minutes TOTAL TIME 35 minutes YIELD 4

INGREDIENTS

4 (6-ounce) packages Pacific cod
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 lemon, sliced
2 large garlic cloves
½ cup fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ cup fresh cilantro
1 shallot
2 tablespoons fresh lemon (adjust to taste)
⅓ cup cold press olive oil for the chimichurri + a little more for drizzling on fish
Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1.Preheat the oven to 400˚F.

2.Take the fish out of the refrigerator 15 minutes before and let it come to room temperature.

3.Pat the fish down with a paper towel to remove all moisture and generously season both sides with garam masala, salt and pepper to taste.

4.Place sliced lemons on the baking sheet.

5.Place the cod fillets on top of the lemons and drizzle with olive oil.

6.Bake for 15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

7.To make the chimichurri, place the garlic in a food processor and chop.

8.Add the mint, parsley, shallot, cilantro and lemon and pulse until combined.

9.Slowly drizzle in the ⅓ of a cup of olive oil until desired consistency is reached. Season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

10.Serve the fish immediately with the mint chimichurri on top.