Roasted Cod with Kumquat Marmalade and Green Pepper Dressing

Pan-seared cod fillets served over a sweet kumquat marmalade with a vibrant green pepper reduction and herb salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.4 kcals 2185.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 56.6 grams 226.2 grams
Fat 18.2 grams 72.8 grams
Protein 39.1 grams 156.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
500
g
Kumquats
sliced in half
Liquids
125
ml
NutsSeeds
4
cm
Cinnamon Stick
snapped in half
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
for frying cod
15
ml
Olive Oil
for garnish
Seafood
800
g
Cod Fillet
skin-on
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Onion
sliced
2
piece
Green Peppers
roughly chopped
1
punnet
1
punnet

Steps

  • Fry sliced red onion in sunflower oil in a heavy pan for 3 minutes until softened.
  • Add the cinnamon stick and fry for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add halved kumquats and cook for 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  • Stir in sugar and vinegar.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until kumquats are completely soft.
  • Uncover and boil for 8 minutes until juices thicken into a marmalade.
  • Set the pan aside to cool.
  • Preheat your oven to 220°C.
  • Season cod fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Sear cod in a hot frying pan with olive oil skin-side down for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to the oven and roast for 8 minutes until cooked through.
  • Blend green peppers and 125ml water into a smooth purée.
  • Strain the purée through a tea towel into a clean saucepan.
  • Bring the green pepper infusion to a boil.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens into a dressing.
  • Toss micro cress and fennel tops with olive oil and seasoning.
  • Plate the marmalade, top with cod, garnish with greens, and finish with green pepper dressing.