Serves: 2

2 6-ounce center-cut fresh cod fillet, boned and skinned
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, sliced across
2 tablespoons slivered ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 English cucumber, peeled, cut lengthwise and sliced across
Garnish: thyme sprigs

Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan. Season cod fillets with salt and pepper. Dust with flour. Fry cod fillet over medium-high heat until browned on one side, (about 4 minutes). Transfer cod fillets to a plate. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Add onion, jalapeno pepper and ginger to skillet. Stir-fry for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add cucumber slices. Mix well. Stir in soy sauce and lemon juice. Place cod fillets on top of vegetables. Spoon some juice over fish. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Arrange on warm plates. Garnish with a thyme sprig.

Home