Cajun Cod with Shaved Vegetable Salad

By Brie

Treat your family to this tasty dish tonight.

Ingredients

• FOR THE COD:
• 2 6-oz Cod Fillets (skin removed)
• 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Lime Wedges for Cod
• FOR THE CAJUN SEASONING:
• 1 teaspoon White Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground Red Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• FOR THE SALAD:
• 2 Carrots (peeled and shaved)
• 1/2 medium Jicama (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
• 1/2 cup Parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
• 1/2 Salt and Pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Preparation

Step 1

FOR THE CAJUN SEASONING: Stir together the cajun seasoning ingredients in a small bowl.

Rub fillets on both sides with seasoning, and set aside to marinate.

Place the carrots, jicama, red bell pepper, and parsley into a medium bowl. In another, small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients. Pour dressing over vegetables and parsley, and toss to coat.

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add cod fillets and fry for 4-5 minutes per side. Serve with the salad along with lime wedges for garnish.