Crispy Pan Fried Cod on top of green chile black beans and rice. Top that cod with chopped tomatoes, red onion and a cilantro crema, and you have a beautiful, outstanding dish.
Ingredients
FOR THE FISH:
2 Cod Fillets (6 oz)
2 Cups Good Tortilla Chips
1 TSP Pepper
1 TSP Garlic Powder
1 TSP Cumin
1 TSP Onion Powder
1 TSP Ground Coriander
2 eggs, beaten
5 TBSP Olive Oil
FOR THE BEAN MIXTURE:
1 Can Black beans (15 oz), rinsed
1 Can Green Chiles (4.5 oz)
1 TSP Pepper
1 TSP Onion Powder
1 TSP Garlic Powder
2 TSP Chili Powder
½ Cup Long Grain Rice, Cooked
1 Lime, Juiced
FOR THE GARNISH:
2 Tomatoes, Chopped
¼ Red Onion, Finely Chopped
FOR THE CREMA:
¾ Cup Cilantro
½ Avocado
1 Lime, Juiced
1 TSP Pepper
Preparation
1. Add the chips and spices to the food processor. Grind until tortillas are a fine consisteny. Pour out onto a shallow dish. Pour egg into another shallow dish. Dip fish in egg and then in tortilla chip crust, pressing into sides. Add Olive oil to a large frying pan over medium high heat. Once hot, add fish and cook until golden brown about 3 minutes per side. Flip over and cook for another 3 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, add beans, rice, green chiles, spices and lime to a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until warmed through, about 10 minutes.
3. Make the crema. Add avocado, lime, cilantro and pepper to a food processor. Puree until creamy.
4. Plate dish. Place ½ of rice and bean mixture on the bottom. Place fish on top. Sprinkle tomato and red onion on top of fish. Dollop crema on top of fish. ENJOY!
Credit: Foodista