Smokey Citrus Cod With Mango Salsa

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Cooking fish always gets the reputation that it's hard—when it's anything but. The key is to buy high-quality fish and keep the ingredients to a minimum. For this dish, the smokiness of the paprika lends a kick to the cod's gentle flavor. Everything comes together with the sweet coolness of the salsa. 

This recipe yields 5-6 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • For the cod:
  • 5-6 pieces wild caught cod
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 lemons
  • For the salsa:
  • 2 mangos, chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 orange, chopped
  • 1/2 of a large cucumber, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon white rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
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  • For the cod:
  • 5-6 pieces wild caught cod
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 lemons
  • For the salsa:
  • 2 mangos, chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 of a large cucumber, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon white rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Directions

  1. For the salsa, toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside until serving.

  2. In a bowl, season the cod on both sides  with paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add cod to an oiled preheated pan on medium-high heat. Cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and tender.  Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top.

  3. Serve the cod over the fresh mango salsa.