October 24 Meal: Rubbery Cod

This meal was a contrast to our great halibut a few nights before.  I made Moroccan-Style Cod with Green Olives, Lemon, and Cauliflower and I had been pretty excited about the sound of it.  Unfortunately, it turns out that cod is about as exciting as tilapia.  I got the fish frozen from Trader Joe's, but I don't think that was the problem since I liked the frozen swordfish.  It was such a colorful dish, but just didn't deliver on the flavor I expected.  First, I sauteed cauliflower, garlic, turmeric, and cumin, then added vinegar, sugar, thyme, and a little more garlic. For the cod, I sprinkled turmeric, paprika, cumin, garlic, and olive oil and set to rest.  The fish is cooked in a pan with oil, then green olives and lemon juice are added to the same pan to make a sauce.  The cauliflower part was pretty good, but the fish was just a bit rubbery.  It's not that it tasted bad, but I wouldn't make it again.

Yumminess: 5 out of 10

Cost: Approx. $9 for 2 servings

Time: Bon Appetit said 40 minutes for prep and 1:40 hours total. I spent about 20 minutes for prep and 1:10 hours total.

Was it worth it?: No, even though it was cheap it wasn't something I'd look forward to cooking again.