Orange Juice Cod
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Orange Juice Cod

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Orange Juice Cod

About This Recipe

This Sour and Sweet Orange Juice Cod is a delightful dish that combines crispy fried cod with a tangy, citrusy glaze for a burst of flavor in every bite. Tender cod pieces are lightly salted, coated in starch, and fried to golden perfection for a satisfying crunch. The magic happens when the fish is tossed in a vibrant sauce made with caramelized onions, ketchup, and fresh orange juice—balanced with just the right touch of sugar and salt for a harmonious sweet-and-sour taste. A quick starch thickens the glaze to a luscious consistency, coating each piece of cod beautifully. Finished with a sprinkle of pine nuts for nutty richness and fresh mint leaves for a refreshing aroma, this dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner party centerpiece, this recipe brings together simplicity and gourmet flair in one pan. Try it for a seafood dish that’s crispy, zesty, and utterly irresistible!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • cod 200g
The aromatics
  • onion 50g
  • pine nuts 10g
  • mint leaves 5g
The sauce & seasonings
  • ketchup 2 tbsp
  • orange juice 60ml

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
Cut cod and onion into pieces for later use.
2
Step 2
Step 2
Rub cod pieces with salt evenly, then coat with starch.
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Step 3
Step 3
Heat a pan with oil, add cod pieces, and gently stir with a spatula after 30 seconds. Remove the cod when it turns golden brown and drain excess oil.
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Step 4
Step 4
Reheat the pan with oil, stir-fry onions, then add ketchup, fresh orange juice, sugar, and salt for seasoning. Bring to a boil and thicken with starch.
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Step 5
Step 5
Add fried cod pieces and quickly stir-fry together.
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Step 6
Step 6
Sprinkle with pine nuts and mint leaves after plating, and the sour and sweet orange juice cod is ready!

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