Black Cod with Swiss Chard, Olives, and Lemon
Black Cod with Swiss Chard, Olives, and Lemon is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place lemon in a small saucepan; add water just to cover.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace lemon in a small saucepan; add water just to cover.
Place a small heatproof plate inside the saucepan, on top of the lemon, to keep it submerged.
Bring water to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until lemon is very tender when pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes.
Cut lemon in half (to help cool faster); let cool.
Scoop out pulp from both lemon halves and press pulp through a coarse-mesh sieve into a small bowl; discard solids.
Finely chop peel and pith and add to pulp.
Toast coriander and cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until slightly darkened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Coarsely grind coriander and cumin seeds in spice mill or with mortar and pestle.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Season fish with spice mixture, salt, and pepper; place skin side down in skillet.
Cook until browned and crisp, 5-6 minutes.
Turn; cook until just opaque in the center, 2-4 minutes more.
Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add chard by the handful, tossing and allowing it to wilt slightly between additions.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cook, tossing occasionally, until all chard is tender, 5-7 minutes.
Mix olives and reserved lemon mixture into chard.
Season with salt, pepper, and more crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
Serve fish with chard.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.