Toasted Cumin Sauce For Fish Food

CUMIN-SEASONED FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add cumin seeds, cook 2 minutes or until toasted, shaking pan frequently.
• Combine cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, paprika, and black pepper in a spice grinder; process until finely ground.
• Combine cumin mixture and garlic; rub over fish.
• Return the skillet to medium-high heat, add oil to pan swirling to coat.
• Add fish; cook 2 minutes on each side or until done.
• Remove from heat; keep warm.
• Salsa: Combine remaining 1/4 t. salt, avocado, and next 6 ingredients (through 1/4 t. red pepper).
• Stir in optional jalapeno.
• Heat tortillas according to package directions.
• Break fish into pieces; divide evenly among tortillas.
• Top each with 2 tablespoons salsa.
• Fold tortillas in half; serve immediately.

ROASTED FISH WITH BROWN BUTTER CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Season fillets with salt and pepper and place in a baking pan, skin-side down.
• In a small bowl, mash together the butter, about two-thirds of the garlic, and the lemon zest if using. Smear on top of fish fillets. Roast until cooked through to taste, 7 to 12 minutes depending upon variety of fish and thickness of fillets.
• Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, purée half the brown buttered corn with broth or water, oil, lemon juice and remaining garlic. Stir in remaining corn. Serve sauce over fish, garnished with herbs.

CUMIN-ROASTED SALMON WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Combine cilantro, chives, garlic, vinegar and olive oil in a medium bowl. (Alternatively, pulse the ingredients in a food processor until you've reached the desired consistency.) Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• Roast the salmon: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cumin, paprika and olive oil in a small bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
• Season salmon with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle salmon with spiced olive oil mixture, transfer to the oven, and roast until fish is opaque and just cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Remove salmon from oven and spoon cilantro sauce over the top. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.