Orange + Fennel Roasted Cod
Take advantage of winter citrus and aromatic fennel with a pop of brine from the fried capers, and some pistachio crunch!
Serves: 4
Time to prepare: 45 mins
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Ingredients
2lbs Cod Loin
2 medium sized native oranges
2 bulbs of fennel with fronds
1/2 cup pistachios, chopped very small *optional
1/2 cup capers *optional
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
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Instructions
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STEP 1
Preheat oven to 450. Chop fennel bulbs roughly into large pieces, and add to a baking dish with olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat, and bake for 25 mins, until fennel is softened and beginning to brown.
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STEP 2
Zest and juice both oranges, and add to a large bowl with salt and pepper, and about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Whisk ingredients together. Cut cod into portion sizes, and add to marinade, spooning marinade and zest over the top. Set aside.
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STEP 3
Once fennel is done roasting, place cod portions on top with remaining liquid. Add chopped pistachios and a drizzle of olive oil. Add to oven and bake for 20 more minutes, until the internal temperature of the fish is 145.
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STEP 4
Add about a tablespoon of olive oil to a small sauté pan and heat, adding capers and continuing to sauté until crisp.
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STEP 5
When cod is finished baking, top with capers and fennel fronds, and enjoy!