Sparkling Seas
Dive into holiday cheer with this succulent and flavorful catch of the day, glazed with a tangy cranberry-orange sauce and sprinkled with festive herbs. The perfectly cooked fish is light, tender, and bursting with a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Get ready to impress your guests with this elegant and mouthwatering dish that is as stunning as it is delicious.
ingredients
- 4 (6 oz) fillets of white fish (such as cod or halibut)
- 1 cup cranberries
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2.
Place the cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 8-10 minutes until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3.
Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- 4.
Drizzle the cranberry-orange sauce over the fish fillets. Place a sprig of rosemary on top of each fillet.
- 5.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is flaky and cooked through.
- 6.
Serve the fish hot, spooning the remaining sauce from the skillet over each fillet.
- 7.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and enjoy the harmony of flavors!
