Blackening proteins is a great way to add flavor in a quick, easy way.  Mix up a batch of Blackened Seasoning Blend, keep it in the pantry, and pull it out for a quick, flavorful meal.  I usually use this blend on salmon, but I had some cod in the freezer from when Dan and I stocked up at Costco.  This Quick Blackened Cod is pictured above with Wintertime Clementine Salsa over top.  You can serve it plain, over a salad or as shown above.  Any way you do it, enjoy and happy cooking!
Quick Blackened Cod
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 Author: Alicia Shaw
 Serves: 2
 Ingredients
 - 2 cod fillets, about 6 oz. each
 - 1 tablespoon Blackened Seasoning Blend
 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or other fat)
 
Instructions
 - Make sure your cod fillets are patted dry, especially if they were previously frozen and thawed.
 - Apply 1 teaspoon of Blackened Seasoning per 4 oz. of raw protein. Pat seasoning on evenly to one side of the protein.
 - Heat up your fat of choice in a sauté pan over medium heat.
 - Place the protein seasoned-side down in the hot pan and do not move it around or flip it until 3-4 minutes have passed.
 - Flip and cook 1-2 more minutes.
 


