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Spiced Cod with Corn Relish

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground fennel
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon (1½ tablespoon + 1½ tablespoon juice)
  • 24 oz cod, patted dry
  • 2 tablespoon oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • ½ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • Mix the spices: Combine cumin, turmeric, coriander, fennel, pepper, and salt. Reserve ⅓ for the relish.
  • Season the cod: Rub 1½ tablespoon lemon juice and ⅔ of the spice mix onto the fish.
  • Sauté aromatics: Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a skillet. Cook ginger and onions until soft (4–5 minutes).
  • Bloom the spices: Stir in the reserved spice mix for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Make the relish: Add corn and 1½ tablespoon lemon juice. Cook 3–4 minutes. Remove from pan.
  • Sear the cod: Add ½ tablespoon oil, then cook cod 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and flaky.
  • Serve: Plate the cod with the warm corn relish and finish with cilantro.