Wednesday 11 January 2012

Citrus Cajun Fish with Salsa

Enhance the fresh taste of fish with a
spicy Cajun seasoning and a flavour-filled salsa.


These simple snapper fillets are tasty,
healthy and are so easy to prepare.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)
4 Snapper Fillets (approx 250g each)
1 Lemon, zest and juice of
1 Lime, zest and juice of
2 to 3 Tbsps Cajun Seasoning

Salsa
1 Red Capsicum, quartered and deseeded
Oil Spray
1 Ripe Avocado, halved, stone removed, peeled, cut into 1cm cubes
2 Shallots, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp Dill, finely chopped
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper, to season.

Mixed salad leaves, to serve


METHOD

Place fillets in a resealable bag with juice and rind of lemon and lime. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat the grill. Spray both sides of the capsicum with oil spray. Cook on grill for 5 minutes each side or until tender. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool. Cut into 1cm pieces.

Combine the capsicum, avocado, shallot, dill, lemon juice and oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Preheat grill. Remove fish from bag and season with Cajun seasoning. Gently rub the seasoning with clean fingers into the flesh of the fish. Ensure the whole fillets in well covered.

Heat a grill or heavy based fry pan on a medium to high heat.

Cook the fish for 5 to 8 minutes, turning once. Remove from grill when cooked through.

Divide the fish among serving plates, partner with some mixed salad leaves.

Top with salsa and serve immediately.

No comments:

Post a Comment