Mediterranean Grilled Cod

• 2.5 pounds

  cod

  About 2.5 pounds cod fillets

• 6

  tomato

  6 Campari tomatoes, quartered

• 10

  cherry tomato

  10 cherry tomatoes

• 2

  pepper

  2 peppers, cut into chunks

• 1

  shallot

  1 shallot, quartered

• 1/2

  red onion

  1/2 red onion, quartered

• 1

  jalapeno

  1 jalapeño, cut into strips

• 1

  lime

  1 lime, sliced into circles

• 1

  lemongrass

  1 lemongrass stalk, split lengthwise

• 1 handful

  basil

  Handful of fresh basil

• 1 teaspoon

  salt

  1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon

  black pepper

  1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon

  paprika

  1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon

  coriander

  1 teaspoon coriander

• 1/2 teaspoon

  cumin

  1/2 teaspoon cumin

• 1 teaspoon

  sumac

  1 teaspoon sumac

• 6 tablespoons

  olive oil

  6 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon

  date syrup

  1 teaspoon date syrup

• •

  lemon

  Juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 420°F.

2. 2

   Place the cod in the center of a parchment-lined baking pan.

3. 3

   Arrange the vegetables and basil around the fish and add the lemongrass on top.

4. 4

   Mix the salt, black pepper, paprika, coriander, cumin, and sumac.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the spice mix over the fish and vegetables, then drizzle with olive oil, date syrup, and lemon juice.

6. 6

   Massage the fish gently so everything is evenly coated.

7. 7

   Bake for 25 minutes, then broil at 450°F for 7 to 8 minutes until golden.

8. 8

   Remove the lemongrass before serving.