This could very well be the ultimate seafood cocktail, served with a light-bodied sauce instead of the typical red glop. With lots of vegetables to balance the chunks of shrimp and crab, it can be served as a salad as well as a palate- and eye-pleasing appetizer.

Seafood Avocado Cocktail

Garlic mayo is a creamy sauce blending mayonnaise with minced garlic, often used to enhance various dishes.

Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

Rinse the cod fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and crushed black peppercorns.

Prepare the Cod

In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, orange juice, lime juice, lemon zest, orange zest, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Whisk together until well combined.

Make the Marinade

Place the seasoned cod fillets in a shallow dish and pour the citrus marinade over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Marinate the Cod

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Heat the Pan

Remove the cod from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Carefully place the fillets in the hot skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center.

Cook the Cod

Transfer the cooked cod to a plate and drizzle any remaining marinade over the top. Garnish with additional parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Serve

Cod fillets

Salt

Black peppercorns

Olive oil

Lemon juice

Orange juice

Lime juice

Zest of lemon

Zest of orange

Garlic, minced

Fresh parsley, chopped