Pan Seared Cilantro Crusted Cod With Horseradish Mashed Potatoes With Caramelized Onions And Sauteed Pattypan Squash Recipes

QUICK CILANTRO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt, cumin and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the chicken in 2 tablespoons butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute onions in remaining butter until tender and golden brown. Return chicken to the pan. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro; bring to a boil. If desired, serve with rice.

PAN SEARED CILANTRO CRUSTED COD WITH HORSERADISH MASHED POTATOES WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND SAUTEED PATTYPAN SQUASH

Steps:

• Mashed Potatoes: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook slowly until deep golden color. Add vinegar and thyme and season with salt and pepper, cook for 2 minutes longer. Cook potatoes in a large pot of salted water until soft. Drain well, add butter, heavy cream and horseradish, mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Place potatoes in a bowl and top with the onions.
• Squash: Heat oil in a medium saute pan. Add squash and saute until just cooked through. Add butter and cook until melted. Add parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pan Seared Cod: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat oil in a large saute pan. Season cod on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge skin-side in cilantro. Place cod, cilantro-side down in the oil and saute until lightly golden brown. Turn the fish over and place in the oven and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until just cooked through.

CARAMELIZED-ONION MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Boil whole russet potatoes in their skins until they're easily pierced with a knife; let cool slightly before peeling. While the potatoes are boiling, saute sliced white onions in olive oil or butter over low heat until soft and deeply caramelized. Mash the potatoes with milk or cream, butter, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir the caramelized onions into the potatoes just before serving.

PAN-SEARED COD WITH CILANTRO-LIME COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• For the compound butter, cut the butter into large chunks and add it to a bowl. Add in the jalapeno, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
• Stir together well using a spatula until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
• Taste and adjust the salt or other mix-ins to your preference.
• Transfer the butter mixture to a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a log.
• Roll the plastic wrap around it, and twist the ends to seal. Refrigerate for at least an hour or until hardened.
• For the cod, season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil in a well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet set over medium heat.
• Add the cod, and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side (depending on the thickness of the cod).
• Transfer to a serving platter or plates and top with fresh cilantro and Cilantro-Lime Compound Butter. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!