Description
A delicious and flavorful recipe pairing crispy sweetcorn fritters with smoky chipotle-spiced grilled cod and vibrant tomato salsa, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Sweetcorn Fritters
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 200g can sweetcorn, drained
- 3 spring onions, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
Chipotle Cod and Tomato Salsa
- 1 garlic clove, finely sliced
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1–2 tbsp chipotle chilli sauce
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 2 skinless cod fillets
- ½ small bunch of coriander, chopped
- ½ tbsp rapeseed oil (remaining from total 1 tbsp)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fritter Batter: Beat the 3 large eggs and 2 tablespoons of plain flour together until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the drained sweetcorn, finely sliced spring onions, and add seasoning to taste to create the batter.
- Cook the Sweetcorn Fritters: Heat half of the rapeseed oil (about ½ tablespoon) in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Pour in the batter and fry for about 3 minutes on each side until the fritters are golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
- Prepare the Chipotle Tomato Salsa: Heat the remaining rapeseed oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes and cook for approximately 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of chipotle chilli sauce along with the lime zest and juice, mixing well to combine.
- Cook the Cod: Preheat the grill to medium-high. Place the skinless cod fillets on a baking tray and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and slightly charred on the edges.
- Serve: Slice each sweetcorn fritter into four pieces and divide equally between two plates. Spoon the chipotle tomato salsa over the top, sprinkle with the chopped coriander, and serve alongside the grilled cod fillets for a vibrant and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Ensure the oil in the pan is hot before adding the batter to get crispy edges on the fritters.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle chilli sauce to control the heat level of the tomato salsa.
- Fresh coriander adds a bright herbal note; if unavailable, parsley can be substituted.
- Drain the canned sweetcorn well to avoid soggy fritters.
- Use a non-stick pan for easier frying and flipping of the fritters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Grilling
- Cuisine: Modern British
Keywords: sweetcorn fritters, chipotle cod, grilled cod, chipotle chilli sauce, corn fritters, quick dinner, seafood recipe, tomato salsa
