This dish features tender broiled cod fillets brushed with a fragrant garlic-cilantro margarine glaze, served alongside a bright, chunky garlic salsa. The salsa combines fresh ripe tomatoes, onions, jalape&# 195;±os, and lemon juice for a zesty contrast to the rich, buttery fish. ItâÂÂs a quick, healthy weeknight meal that highlights the natural flavor of the seafood. Perfect for summer dinners or when you want something light yet satisfying, this recipe brings restaurant-quality freshness to your home table without complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
Fish With Garlic Salsa
Description
This dish features tender broiled cod fillets brushed with a fragrant garlic-cilantro margarine glaze, served alongside a bright, chunky garlic salsa. The salsa combines fresh ripe tomatoes, onions, jalape&# 195;±os, and lemon juice for a zesty contrast to the rich, buttery fish. ItâÂÂs a quick, healthy weeknight meal that highlights the natural flavor of the seafood. Perfect for summer dinners or when you want something light yet satisfying, this recipe brings restaurant-quality freshness to your home table without complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Prepare the salsa by combining 3 crushed garlic cloves, 2 chopped fresh ripe tomatoes, 1 chopped medium onion, 1 chopped canned jalapeño pepper, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a small saucepan.
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Heat the salsa mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Keep warm.
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Preheat the broiler. If the cod fillets are large, cut them into 6 equal serving pieces.
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Place the fish on a rack in a broiler pan.
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In a small bowl, mix the melted margarine, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 crushed garlic clove.
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Brush half of the margarine mixture over the fish fillets.
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Broil with the tops of the fillets about 4 inches from the heat until light brown, about 6 minutes.
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Turn the fish carefully and brush with the remaining margarine mixture.
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Broil until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4-6 minutes longer.
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Serve immediately with the warm garlic salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 233.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.8g11%
- Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
- Cholesterol 95.3mg32%
- Sodium 2637.1mg110%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 40.9g82%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Use cod, halibut, or red snapper fillets for best results.
For the salsa, ensure tomatoes are ripe for better flavor. You can adjust the heat level by adding more or less jalapeño.
This dish is very healthy and the salsa makes it special. Serve immediately for the best texture.
