Cornmeal and Coriander Crusted Fish (halibut, sea bass, black cod OR Tofu) served over a fresh Summer Succotash
Cornmeal and Coriander Crusted Fish (halibut, sea bass, black cod OR Tofu) served over a fresh Summer Succotash
Ingredients
- 2 x 6 ounce Halibut Filets
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon , plus extra pinch of salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika – optional
Summer Succotash
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup onions- diced
- 10-12 fava bean pods, shelled
- 1 cup shelled edamame, or chopped okra
- 1 poblano, pasilla or bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves- minced
- ½ a jalapeno- finely diced
- 2 ears of corn, shucked, kernels cut off
- ½ cup chicken broth or stock
- 1 lime
- 1-2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 2 large pinches kosher salt
- Pinch cayenne, or chipotle powder - optional
- 2 tablespoons or more, fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350F.
- 2
Mix flour, cornmeal, salt and spices together in a wide shallow bowl, big enough for dredging the fish or tofu.
- 3
To make fish heat oil in a skillet, over medium high heat. Dredge fish or tofu in the Cornmeal mixture and place in the hot skillet, searing until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn over, turn heat down to medium. Cook 2-3 more minutes, and place in a warm oven, until cooked to your desired "done-ness".
3 min - 4
Make the succotash – In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onions, and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Turn heat down to medium, add fava beans and poblano pepper and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, lowering heat if necessary.
2 min - 5
Add garlic, jalapeño, fresh corn and salt and spices and cook 2-3 minutes. Add broth, and simmer until reduced. For extra richness, you could add bacon crumbles or a dollop of butter.
2 min - 6
Squeeze a half of a small lime, and fold in the cilantro.
- 7
Taste and adjust salt and lime. Turn heat off.
- 8
Divide among bowls and place the fish or tofu over top, garnishing with fresh lime and cilantro.
Nutrition
Per serving


