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Salt-and-Pepper Fish

4.5

(10)

golden brown cod on a bed of rice sprinkled with scallions
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova

This dish is inspired by a classic Cantonese preparation, which is traditionally battered and deep-fried. Here, the fish is pan-seared in hot oil, but still gets plenty of texture and flavor from ginger, caramelized scallions, and lots of freshly ground black pepper.  

  

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