Cod with Almond-Basil Relish

Ingredients:

Relish:

• 1/2 cup almond-stuffed green olives, sliced (or substitute 1/4 cup pitted green olives and 1/4 cup blanched almonds)
• 2 tbsp. capers, chopped
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. chopped roasted red peppers
• 4 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice, to taste
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper

Cod:

• 4 (5 oz.) skinless cod or haddock filets
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Makes 4 Servings (1 fillet per serving)

1. Combine all the relish ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until needed. 
2. Season the fish with salt and pepper to taste. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden. 
3. Transfer the fish to serving plate and serve topped with the relish and sprinkled with the parsley.

WW POINTS VALUE: 6 pts. 

Note: This recipe appears in the New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet book. Fish and vegetables make a great dinner when it's done right. This dinner takes about 20 minutes to make and it can be enjoyed on any day of the week. The flavors from the relish have a nice Italian and Mediterranean flare and will wake up your taste buds. You can serve your choice of grilled or sautéed vegetable to make this meal complete. You can use cod, haddock, halibut or any white flaky fish in this recipe and your meal will be delicious.