Cod Baked in Citrus Tahini

Name: Cod Baked in Citrus Tahini (Tajin (ta-jin))
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: ¼ cup pine nuts; ¼ cup blanched slivered almonds; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; ½ teaspoon and ½ teaspoon and ¾ teaspoon salt, divided; 1 pound fresh cod fillet (skinless); Tahini, found in specialty markets or online.; 2 tablespoons and ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided; (You can substitute any mild fresh white fillet of fish for the cod.); 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 8 lemon wedges; 1 tablespoon melted butter; ⅓ cup water; ½ cup tahini (mix well before using); ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 3 cups thinly sliced yellow onion (⅛ inch)

Tajin (ta-jin)

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Classic Lebanese Cuisine

By Kamal Al-Faqih

Published 2009

About

In this dish, fresh fillet of cod is baked in a citrus-infused tahini sauce with sautéed onions, topped with toasted almonds and pine nuts. The flaky texture and mild flavor of the fish complement the nutty taste of the tahini with citrus. A squeeze of fresh lemon over the individual servings pops the flavor.

Ingredients

Specialty Ingredients

Tahini, found in specialty markets or online.

Asia
Lebanon
Fish course
Pescatarian
Mediterranean
Gluten-free

Method

Prepare Ahead

You can prepare this up to 1 day in advance. After baking, cool, then refrigerate covered. For best results, serve slightly warm.