Cedar Plank Cod with Spanish Almond-Garlic Sauce

By Mike_67

Soak cedar plank in water for 2-3 hours before using.

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• Almond-Garlic Sauce
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 hot pepper, seeds removed, chopped fine
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine
• 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped fine
• 12 whole blanched almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• Fish
• 2 (8 ounce) cod fillets

Preparation

Step 1

Make sauce: Heat oil in large saucepan. Sauté onion and pepper in oil over medium heat for 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, taking care that it doesn’t burn. Add tomatoes, heat to simmer and let cook 3-4 minutes.

Meanwhile, spread almonds in a baking dish in a single layer. Place in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Grind in a blender until coarsely grated.

Add grated almonds to sauce along with salt. Stir well. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.

Heat grill to 400°F - 450°F. Sprinkle fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill on cedar plank.

Transfer cod to serving platter. Spoon sauce over cod and serve immediately.