Citrus Fish

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Ingredients

For the fish:

  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (use less if you don't like things too spicy)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 to 6 sole or cod fillets, depending on size
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, for cooking

For the orange sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon spicy mustard
  • 1 cup vegetable or seafood stock
  • Zest and juice of 2 oranges
  • 1 cup concentrated orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Dash of hot sauce, optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

For the fish: 

  1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 
  2. Combine the cornstarch, spices and dried herbs in a bowl. 
  3. Cover each piece of fish completely in the spice rub. 
  4. Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium heat with olive oil.
  5. Add the fish fillets. 
  6. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, then carefully flip and place the fillets on a baking sheet and place in the oven. 
  7. Bake for 4-5 minutes or until the fish flakes easily. 

For the orange sauce: 

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and garlic.
  2. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, but be careful not to burn the garlic. 
  3. Add in the mustard, stock, zest and juice of the fresh fruit. 
  4. Pour in the orange juice and honey. 
  5. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add hot sauce if using.
  6. Serve over top of fish and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.

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