Monday, November 3, 2014

Home-made Bento: Seared Cod, Mini Shrimps with Baked Veggies and Purple Playdoh


Seared cod and mini shrimps, assorted baked vegetables (beetroot, cauliflower, broccoli, butternut squash, mushroom, eggplant) and Magic Awesome Purple Playdoh (mashed purple sweet potatoes)!

Diner's comment: "How can healthy food taste this good??"

Chef's suggestion on how to pan-sear cod without losing the skin to the pan:
I usually use a nonstick pan with no oil, let the pan heat up till sizzling hot, then place the thawed fish skin side down. Once I hear the skin sizzle I'll turn the heat down and let the skin crisp. I only flip the fish when it auto releases from the base of the pan by itself with just a nudge of the spatula. Usually I notice people try to flip it too soon before a nice seared crust forms, so it will stick. Technique seems to work for oily fish and most meat cuts, at least for me. 
The food prep process.

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