Pan-Seared Cod with Pine Nut Gremolata

Gremolata is a traditional Italian garnish of lemon zest, parsley, and garlic. We've added pine nuts for a flavorful and healthful twist (they're high in phytosterols). It's a sensational topping for mild-flavored cod. (The South Beach Diet Super Quick Cookbook)

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Season the fillets with ½ teaspoon of the salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Grate 1 tablespoon zest from lemon. In a small bowl, combine the zest, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Halve the lemon and set aside.

Step 3

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook until lightly browned on 1 side, about 3 minutes. Carefully turn the fish over. Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets and cook for 4 minutes longer, or until the fish just flakes when tested with a fork.

Step 4

Arrange the cucumber slices on 4 plates in an overlapping pattern. Lay the fillets over the cucumbers, top with the gremolata, and serve.