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Black Cod with Swiss Chard, Olives, and Lemon

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Black Cod with Swiss Chard, Olives, and Lemon

Black Cod with Swiss Chard, Olives, and Lemon

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Equipment

  • - Fish Spatula: Essential for safely flipping and maneuvering black cod during cooking.

  • - Cast Iron Skillet: Ideal for searing fish to achieve a nice crust, also suitable for sautéing Swiss Chard if needed.

  • - Non-Stick Skillet: Useful for preventing sticking with ingredients requiring less oil or butter.

  • - Cutting Board: For preparing vegetables and other components of the dish.

  • - Chef's Knife: To efficiently chop Swiss Chard, olives, and any additional garnishes or sides.

  • - Grater: Useful for lemon zest flavoring; a fine grater could be handy.

  • - Mixing Bowls: For combining ingredients like dressings, marinades, or toppings.

  • - Food Processor (optional): Useful for finely chopping vegetables or making a pesto-like sauce with herbs and olives.

  • - Lemon Squeezer: Efficiently juicing lemons for fresh lemon zest and juice required in the recipe.

  • - Measuring Cups/Spoons: Essential for accurately measuring ingredients, ensuring precise flavor balances.

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, stem removed

  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds

  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 4 4-ounce pieces skin-on black cod fillet

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 garlic clove, chopped

  • 1/4 teaspoon (or more) crushed red pepper flakes

  • 2 large bunches Swiss chard (about 1 1/2 pounds total), ribs and stems removed, leaves torn

  • 2 tablespoons oil-cured black olives, pitted, sliced

  • A spice mill (optional)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Place lemon in a small saucepan; add water just to cover. Place a small heatproof plate inside the saucepan, on top of the lemon, to keep it submerged. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until lemon is very tender when pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Drain. Cut lemon in half (to help cool faster); let cool.
2

Instruction 2

Scoop out pulp from both lemon halves and press pulp through a coarse-mesh sieve into a small bowl; discard solids. Finely chop peel and pith and add to pulp. Set aside.
3

Instruction 3

Toast coriander and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until slightly darkened and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
4

Instruction 4

Coarsely grind coriander and cumin seeds in spice mill or with mortar and pestle. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season fish with spice mixture, salt, and pepper; place skin side down in skillet. Cook until browned and crisp, 5-6 minutes. Turn; cook until just opaque in the center, 2-4 minutes more.
5

Instruction 5

Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chard by the handful, tossing and allowing it to wilt slightly between additions. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until all chard is tender, 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
6

Instruction 6

Mix olives and reserved lemon mixture into chard. Season with salt, pepper, and more crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve fish with chard.
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