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Pan-Roasted Cod
Seasoned with Grains of Paradise

Time: 5 minutes

3/4 lb. cod fillet, cut into 2 pieces
sea salt
1 tablespoon peanut oil
extra virgin olive oil, for sprinkling
1/4 teaspoon Grains of Paradise, coarsely ground in a mortar & pestle
1 lemon, halved, for sprinkling (optional)

1) Heat oven to 425º F. Place a medium iron skillet over medium high heat. Season cod on both sides with sea salt. When skillet is hot add peanut oil then cod. Sauté until crisped and brown. Turn and sauté one minute longer then transfer to oven to finish cooking, about 2 minutes, depending on thickness of fish.

2) Remove from oven and place on serving plates. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle Grains of Paradise on top. Squeeze a little lemon juice over fish if desired.

Yield: 2 servings