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Cajun Spiced Fish Recipe

 

Ingredients

  • 5ml/1 tsp dried thyme

  • 5ml/1 tsp dried oregano

  • 5ml/1 tsp ground black pepper

  • 1.25ml/1/4 cayenne pepper

  • 10ml/2 tsp paprika

  • 2.5ml/1/2 tsp garlic salt

  • 75g/3 oz butter

  • 4 x tail end pieces of cod fillet (about 175g/6 oz each)

  • 1/2 fresh red pepper, sliced

  • 1/2 green pepper, sliced

  • fresh thyme sprigs, to garnish

  • grilled tomatoes and sweet potato puree, to serve

Serves 4

Method:

  1. Place  all the herbs and spices in a bowl and mix well. Dip the fish fillets in the spice mixture until lightly coated.

  2. Heat 25g/1 oz of the butter in a large frying pan, add the peppers and dry for4-5 minutes, until softened. Remove the peppers and keep warm.

  3. Add the remaining butter to the pan and heat until sizzling. Add the cod fillets and fry over a moderate heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked.

  4. Transfer the fish to a warmed serving dish, surround with the peppers and garnish with thyme. Serve the spiced fish with some grilled tomatoes and sweet potato puree.