Fried Cod, Red Potatoes and Orange Asparagus

This dish is simple, delicious and very pleasing. Cod is a hearty, yet flaky white fish which pares well with anything. Red potatoes make this meal comforting and the orange asparagus gives a bit of surprise and unexpected kick to the dish.

The Sexy Chef Liz's Fried Cod with Red Potatoes & Orange Asparagus

Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Cod fillet
- 1 lb. small asparagus, bottoms removed
- 1 orange
- 1 lb red potatoes, washed
- 1/2 onion, diced
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- paprika
- garlic powder
- parsley
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock



To Make:
In a large sauce pan, drizzle olive oil and add in the diced red potatoes skin on. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, uncovered until their sides begin browning. Next, add in the onions and mix together. Add a dash more olive oil. Cook another 2 minutes. Then add in the vegetable stock, mix together and cover. Reduce to medium low heat. Cook another 5 minutes.

In a large skillet, add 4 tbsp of olive oil and bring to high heat. Season both sides of the cod fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Slowly add in the cod and cook for 3 minutes on each side.

In another large skillet. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and bring to medium heat. Add in the asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Then add 1 tsp of orange zest over the asparagus and mix together. Cook about 2-3 minutes in total on medium high heat.

Test the potatoes to make sure they are done, then serve and enjoy!