Cod with Squash
(4 servings: 1 leanest, 2 healthy fats, 3 green, and 1 condiment per serving)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. raw cod fillets
- 2½ tbsp oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 fresh Thai chilies, seeds and membranes removed, minced
- 4 large tomatoes, peeled and diced (should yield about 4 cups)
- 1 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini, trimmed and sliced (should yield about 1½ cups)
- 1½ tsp fish sauce, such as Vietnamese fish sauce
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Directions
- In a medium-sized skillet, sear cod over medium-high heat in oil 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until it begins to flake with gentle pressure.
- Meanwhile, add garlic, Thai chilies, tomatoes, squash, and fish sauce to a medium pot. Simmer over medium heat until squash is tender, but not overcooked.
- Place cod fillets on serving dish and top with tomato sauce. Garnish with cilantro
