Spicy Coconut Braised Black Cod with Colorful Vegetables
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Serves 4

Secret Ingredient: Lemongrass

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    Ingredients: 
    • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
    • 1 cup bean sprouts
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 stalk fresh lemongrass
    • 2 teaspoons canola or vegetable oil
    • 4 (4 ounce) black cod fillets, each about about 1-inch thick, center-cut,, boned and skinned
    • 1 tablespoon peeled and finely chopped ginger
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
    • 1 ( ounce) can (13- to 14-ounce) unsweetened light coconut milk
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
    • 1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded and thinly sliced
    • 1 large carrot, julienned
    • 4 green onions, cut into 3-inch pieces
    • 2 tablespoons lime juice
    • Lime wedges
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    Method: 

    In a medium bowl, toss together mint, cilantro and sprouts; set aside. In a small bowl, mix salt with sugar and pepper flakes; set aside.

    Remove the tough outer layer of the lemongrass then smash the remaining stalk with the side of a chef's knife or mallet to release the oils. Finely chop and set aside.

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle each fillet with the salt mixture then sear, flipping once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Move fish to one side of the skillet then add ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, chopped lemongrass, bell peppers, carrots and green onions and cook for 5 minutes at a fast simmer, or until the fish is just done and opaque throughout; stir in lime juice.

    Serve cod in bowls, ladling the broth and vegetables over the top. Garnish with reserved sprout mixture and lime wedges.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:240 calories (90 from fat), 10g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 1440mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 22g protein
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