FISH Baked Cod : The Mild and Lean Fish

Directions

1. 1
   Marinate the codfish fillets with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, ground black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
2. 2
   Let the codfish sit in 10 minutes.While waiting for the fish to absorb the marinade, make the coating for codfish by whisking together flour, paprika, coriander powder, cumin powder, and 1/2 ounces of parmesan cheese.Coat the fish evenly with the above mixture. Set aside.
3. 3
   Spread baby potatoes, baby carrots, and asparagus on a baking tray, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over them and toss together.
4. 4
   Remove the asparagus and set aside, save for later.Preheat the oven to 400°F.Cook
5. 5
   Put the baby potatoes and baby carrots to bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.In the meantime, sear the coated codfish. On a cast-iron pan, heat olive oil over high heat.
6. 6
   Add the codfish in. Turn the heat down to medium after 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Add 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan, let it melt and blend with the codfish.Sear the first side of the codfish for 4 minutes. Flip and continue with the second for 3 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from heat.
9. 9
   Transfer the seared fish and asparagus onto the baking tray together with baby potatoes and baby carrots.
10. 10
    Bake for 10 minutes at 400°F.In the meantime, make the sauce. On the same pan used for the codfish, turn on high heat and add successively to the pan: shallot, 1 tablespoon of butter, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, chicken broth, and tomato sauce.
11. 11
    Whisk together and turn the heat off.Continue to add chicken broth, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the pan.
12. 12
    Whisk again to combine.
13. 13
    Transfer to a small bowl. Set aside.
14. 14
    Transfer the baked codfish onto a clean plate, drizzle the sauce all over.
15. 15
    Sprinkle 1/2 ounces of parmesan cheese and parsley on top.
16. 16
    Serve and enjoy.