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Spicy Cilantro-Jalapeño Cobia

For When You’re Feeling Spicy

Bold, fiery, and fresh—this cobia brings the heat with a kick.

Ingredients:

1 lb. cobia filets, patted dry

Large handful of fresh cilantro leaves

1 jalapeño, seeds removed

½ red chile, seeds removed (optional)

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped

1 tbsp lemon juice

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp kosher salt

3 tbsp olive oil

½ cup fresh mango, chopped

Handful of toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) or sunflower (seeds)

Fresh lemon or lime wedges for finishing 

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. 
  2. Combine cilantro through olive oil in a food processor and pulse several times until combined.
  3. Lightly sprinkle both sides of the filets with salt & pepper.
  4. Place filets in a rimmed baking sheet and pour the cilantro mixture over them, covering both sides. Bake for about 15-20 minutes (depending on how thick your filets are). You can tell they’re cooked when you touch them and the flesh is relatively firm and bright white. 
  5. Serve over rice or greens.
  6. Top with fresh mango, pumpkin seeds, and a sprinkle of lemon or lime juice just before serving.