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Crispy Fish Fillets with Tequila Mango Salsa

As if Salsa could get any better. We love our salsa, all kinds. But this grown up salsa wins the prize.
Soaking the Mango’s in tequila brings out the best in them ( you know, like it does in most of us :), they remain sweet and firm but with the obvious kick. This Tequila-Spiked Mango Salsa is going to be your new all-time favourite Salsa and besides being super awesome on these crispy fish fillets, it’s amazing as a party snack with tons of Nacho’s.
I can’t really think of a reason not to make it all the time. Just keep in mind that it needs to soak for at least an hour. Don’t soak overnight because the Mangos will lose their firmness.
The combination of the crispy fish fillets with the Tequila Mango Salsa is epic, try it, you won’t be sorry.
Adults only.

Prep time : 20 min.
Cooking time : 10

Ingredients:

• 1 – 1 1/2 lb. / 500-700 gr. (4) tilapia, cod or other firm white fish fillets
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tbsp. / 15 ml. Tequila
• 1 tsp. Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• ½ tsp. dried garlic (powder)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• ½ cup. / 115 g rice flour
• Rapeseed oil or other neutral oil for frying.
• 2 mangos
• 2 tbsp. tequila
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
• ½ – 1 red pepper, diced
• Juice from 1/2 lime
• ¼ tsp. Salt and pepper

Instructions:

First peel the mangos and slice the flesh away from the pit. Dice the flesh and place it in a medium bowl. Pour the tequila over the diced mango. Toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerator for about 1 hour.
Add the green onion, cilantro, red pepper, lime zest and juice and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper
Serve immediately with crispy fish fillet. Or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.
Rinse and pat fish fillets dry. Place on a board and season with paprika, cumin, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss in the flour.
Heat the oil in a frying pan.
Place fish fillets in the pan and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the fish fillets.
Quickly drain on a paper towel before serving just to get rid of any excess oil.
Serve with plenty of the Tequila Mango Salsa.

Enjoy!

Myra XO

Creamy Seafood and Gnocchi Bake

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Creamy Seafood and Gnocchi Bake

Effortless comfort food, perfect for warmer days. Light and very easy to make.
The great thing about this little casserole is that you can add any type of seafood you fancy, as long as it is firm and more or less cut in the same size.
I used Cod, Tilapia, Shrimp and fresh Tuna. And with fresh Tuna, I mean fresh from the freezer (LOL), not from a can. Although that would probably work too.
For the vegetable medley, I used the classic leek, carrot and peas combo, because I always have them in de fridge/freezer. That goes for Gnocchi too.
I think it took me maybe five to ten minutes to prepare this dish, chopping the carrots into cubes was the “hardest” part, so effort level 0.5
You make a béchamel sauce with herbs, mean-while boil some carrots, peas, leeks and Gnocchi.
Cut the fish and assemble. A little cheese on top and voilà, all done.

Prep time : 5-10 min
Cooking time : 20 min
Serves : 4
Square / round pan / baking dish
INGREDIENTS:

• 500 gr. / 16 oz. mixed seafood and firm fish* see note below
• 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen vegetables, carrot cubes, leeks, peas, celery, corn, onion…
• 1 pack Gnocchi
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 250 ml. / 1 cup milk
• 1 glass of dry white wine
• Dash Worcestershire sauce
• White pepper to taste
• 1 stock cube, chicken or fish
• Chopped fresh herbs, parsley, chives, dill
• ½ cup grated cheese

METHOD:

Bring a pan of water to the boil and season with plenty of salt. Have your chopped carrots and vegetables ready.
Meanwhile heat up a small sauce pan and melt the butter, add the flour and stir to cook for a minute. Gradually (slowly) add the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. As soon as it’s creamy add all the milk, stock cube, white wine, Worcestershire sauce and white pepper. Let it cook slowly for five minutes then remove from the heat and let cool a bit.
Pre heat the oven to 200 C / 400 F.
Throw the veggies into the pot of boiling water, as soon as the water boils again add the Gnocchi as well. Cook until they float, about three minutes. Remove from heat and drain everything very well, let cool slightly. Prepare baking dish, spread a little butter in the bottom of the casserole dish.
Cut the fish into 2.5cm/1 inch cubes and place together with the gnocchi and vegetable into the casserole dish. Stir the fresh herbs through the creamy béchamel sauce and pour over the casserole, sprinkle over the cheese and place in the middle of the oven. Bake for 20 minutes.

Enjoy!
*NOTE: firm fish/seafood are Hake, Cod, Tilapia, Swordfish, Tuna, Sea bass, Shrimp, Lobster, Salmon…

If you make these Creamy Seafood and Gnocchi Bake, be sure to leave a comment! I’d love to hear from you and if you love it, pin it. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! @thecookingspoonblog or hashtag it #thecookingspoonblog

Crispy polenta crusted fish tacos

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup instant polenta
2 eggs
1/2 cup all purpose flour lour
1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
4 firm fish fillets (tilapia), cut into pieces
1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
1/4 cup oil for frying
Taco shells, 2 or 3 per person
Shredded lettuce
2 avocados slices
Grated cheese optional
Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain greek yoghurt
2 tbsp. Ketchup
1 tbsp. sweet chili sauce
A few drops tabasco
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder

INSTRUCTIONS:

For the sauce, mix all the ingredients and set aside.
For the fish, prepare a bowl with polenta, and an other bowl in which you beat the two eggs.
On a work board, season the fish and coat with flower by sprinkling the flour over the fish.
Dip each piece of fish, first in the beaten eggs and the roll thru the polenta, gently pressing to cover completely.
When all the pieces are done, heat a frying pan with the oil anf fry the fish for about 4 to 5 minutes, turning once gently. Remove one piece to test if its done.
In the meantime place your pineapple in an oven proof dish and heat in the oven alongside the tacos shells, as per the instructions on the box.
To serve, place some shredded lettuce in each taco, pile on fish nuggets and warm pineapple and dollop some sauce on top. Serve with avocado wedges.
Enjoy.

P.s. Any leftover sauce is great on sandwiches the next day, it will keep for 3 days in the refrigerator.

10 most popular recipes of 2020

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2020 is coming to an end and what a challenging year it has been, to say the least. With one terrible event after the other. Heartbreaking, confusing and dispairing come to mind.
Am I the only one feeling a sense of relief that the year is almost over?

…but also hope, hope that next year will be better. It has to be and that’s we’ll hang on to for now.

Hopefully next year we can all go back to normal, and live our lives to the fullest.

Meanwhile… everyone has been on social media more than ever before, so I wanted to share the most popular recipes of 2020, to inspire everyone to keep on cooking as much as we all did this past year.
I really noticed how everyone was baking more than usual so it comes as no surprise that the two most popular recipes this year were both bread. Here are the top ten.

10.Pollo al Ajillo, Chicken in Garlic white wine Sauce .

An oldie but a goodie, we make this at home all the time, great for company too.

9. Homemade Spelt Tortilla

Nothing beats a home made tortilla and the are so simple and freeze well.

8. Whole Spelt Pizza with Chorizo, caramelized Onions and Basil

Chorizo with caramelized onions really can’t be beat:)

7. Chocolate Dulce de Leche mini Tarts

Mini buttery pastry crusts filled with gooey caramel and chocolate, a great dessert or tea-time treat

6. Smoky Chili con Carne with Pumpkin

Smokey Chili with the addition of Pumpkin, perfect for cold evenings plus you get extra veggies.

5. Chia Seed Bread

A protein packed loaf with a great bite and super healthy. Makes great toast.

4. Steak au Poivre, Steak in a creamy green peppercorn sauce

A classic that all meat lovers enjoy. Straight forward and so delicious with a non alcoholic green peppercorn sauce.

3. Cod and Shrimp in a Lemon cream sauce

This recipe has been a favorite for years and is the easiest recipe on the blog, pretty much fool proof and still kind of fancy.

2. Everyday Spelt Bread

Our go-to Spelt bread, I receive a ton of positive reviews on this loaf, it’s so easy and perfect for everyday baking.

1. Norwegian Health Bread

This is the most popular recipe on the blog and one of my personal favorites, so healthy and full of goodness. Perfect for a fresh and healthy start in the new year.

I hope you enjoyed the roundup, and if you make any of the most popular recipes of 2020 be sure to leave a comment and/or pin it to Pinterest. And of course, if you do make any of these recipes, don’t forget to post on instagram and tag me #thecookingspoonblog