Last Updated on March 27, 2024
This Roast Cod with Kumquat and Kiwi Salsa is a Florida must-have. Cod is a variety of fish we can access year-round, be it fresh or frozen. While it’s not from Florida’s Gulf waters, it’s a great option when fresh snapper, grouper, or mackerel can’t be found or are out of season. Cod is easy to cook, flaky, and quite delicious.
Since winter in Florida is citrus season, it’s a great time to incorporate as much of it as possible into meals. Kumquats are little orange gems that offer a distinctively citrus flavor marked by sweetness and a little sourness. This salsa pairs those flavors with bright kiwi, zippy lime, and refreshing mint – all great complements to blackened fish.
Roast Cod with Kumquat & Kiwi Salsa
Ingredients
- Salsa:
- ¼ cup finely chopped, seeded kumquats (3-4 whole)
- 2 Tb. minced sweet onion
- 1 kiwi, peeled & chopped
- ½ lime, zested & juiced
- 1 Tb. olive oil
- 1-2 tsp. honey
- ⅛ tsp. kosher salt (add more if kumquats are very sour)
- 4+ mint leaves, finely chopped
- Fish:
- 2, 6-8 oz. pieces cod
- ½ tsp. blackening seasoning (any you prefer)
- 1 tsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tsp. olive oil
Instructions
- Cut kumquats in half and remove seeds with the tip of a knife. Chop finely, then transfer to a bowl and add remaining salsa ingredients; stir and set aside.
- Pat the fish dry with a paper towel; sprinkle blackening seasoning on both sides.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat; add butter and olive oil. Place fish in pan and sear for about 1 minute. Reduce to medium; when lightly brown, flip.
- Cook 1 minute, then cover the pan and reduce to low; in 1-2 minutes it should be flaky and opaque. Turn off heat, transfer to a plate, and top with salsa.
Check out other delicious Authentic Florida seafood recipes:
- Get a Taste of Authentic Florida’s Smoked Fish Dip Recipe
- Cedar Key Clam Linguine
- The Ultimate Authentic Florida Lobster Mac & Cheese
- An Old-Fashioned Florida Shrimp & Avocado Salad
