Cod with passion fruit mojo, green plantain cakes, and crunchy red cabbage salad

Name: Cod with passion fruit mojo, green plantain cakes, and crunchy red cabbage salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Comida Latinoamericana
Ingredients: 21 oz cod fillets; 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp; 3 tbsp lime juice; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp honey; 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 medium, about 18 oz green plantain; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup red onion; 1/3 cup pre-cooked cornmeal; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cups red cabbage; 1 cup cucumber; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 small fresh red chili

An original Latin American recipe featuring seared cod finished with a bright passion fruit, garlic, and cilantro mojo, served with crispy green plantain cakes and a fresh red cabbage, cucumber, and lime salad. It balances acidity, gentle sweetness, and crunchy texture.

25 minPrep

30 minCook

55 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

600 g cod fillets (skinless, en 4 porciones)
120 ml passion fruit pulp (without exceso of semillas)
45 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
12 g garlic (chopped fino)
20 g fresh cilantro (chopped)
15 ml honey (for equilibrar the acidez)
60 ml olive oil (divided)
2 g ground cumin (divided)
2 g smoked paprika (for the pescado)
8 g salt (divided or to taste)
2 g black pepper (to taste)
500 g green plantain (pelado and cut en trozos)
1 unit egg (beaten)
80 g red onion (finely chopped, divided)
40 g pre-cooked cornmeal (for ligar the tortitas)
30 ml vegetable oil (for cocinar the tortitas)
180 g red cabbage (finely grated)
120 g cucumber (en medias lunas finas)
15 ml apple cider vinegar (for the ensalada)
8 g fresh red chili (without semillas and chopped fino, optional)

Nutrition facts

per serving

410 kcal

Calories

31 g

Protein

30 g

Carbs

18 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

26 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

EggsFish

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season them with 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
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2. In a small bowl, combine the passion fruit pulp, lime juice, garlic, honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the remaining ground cumin, and half of the red onion. Set this mojo aside.
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3. Place the green plantain pieces in a pot with enough water to cover and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 12 to 15 minutes until tender but not falling apart. Drain well.
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4. Mash the cooked plantain in a large bowl. Add the beaten egg, pre-cooked cornmeal, the remaining red onion, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a firm dough forms. Divide into 8 portions and shape into cakes about 1.5 cm / 1/2 inch thick.
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5. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the cod fillets for 2 minutes per side. Spoon half of the passion fruit mojo over the fish and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
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6. While the fish bakes, heat another skillet over medium heat with the vegetable oil. Cook the plantain cakes for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp. Transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.
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7. In a medium bowl, combine the red cabbage, cucumber, apple cider vinegar, the fresh red chili if using, 1 tablespoon of the reserved mojo, and a pinch of salt. Toss well and let stand for 5 minutes so it lightly marinates.
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8. Serve each portion with one cod fillet, two green plantain cakes, and a helping of red cabbage salad. Finish with the remaining passion fruit mojo over the fish and cakes.
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9. If you want to reheat, do so in the oven at 180 °C / 350 °F for 8 to 10 minutes to preserve the texture of both the cakes and the fish.

Chef tips

For the best texture, drain the cooked plantain very well before mashing. If your passion fruit pulp is very tart, add a few extra drops of honey. The fish cooks best when it goes into the oven right after searing.

Substitutions

You can substitute the cod with grouper, tilapia, or sea bass. Honey can be replaced with grated panela or brown sugar. If you do not have pre-cooked cornmeal, use a small amount of rice flour, though the texture will change slightly.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
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