Watermelon and Cucumber Salad with Cod

Cooks: 130°F (54.4°C) for 30 to 60 minutes • Serves: 4
Nutrition: Cal 306; Fat 16g; Protein 27g; Carb 15g; Fiber 2g; Sugar 10g; Chol 82mg

In summertime I love to cook with watermelons. They are so light and flavorful and can result in some really unique dishes. For this meal, I combine them with cucumbers, jalapeño, and lime for a sweet and spicy salad full of crunch.

I usually like to serve it with a light fish such as cod or tilapia so the watermelon still manages to shine.

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Ingredients

For the Cod

1 pound of cod fillets (450 grams)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary

For the Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

3 cups diced watermelon
1 cucumber, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons avocado oil, or olive oil
1 cup lightly packed arugula

To Assemble

1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
Zest from 2 limes

Directions

For the Cod

Preheat a water bath to 130°F (54.4°C).

Clean the cod and cut into portions if needed. Liberally salt and pepper the cod then place in a sous vide bag with the rosemary and seal. Let the cod sit for 30 minutes for the dry brine to take effect.

Place the bag in the water bath and cook the cod for 30 to 60 minutes, until heated through.

For the Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

Toss the watermelon, cucumber, and jalapeño with the lime juice and avocado oil. Salt and pepper it to taste then stir in the arugula.

To Assemble

Remove the cod from the bag and dry it off thoroughly using paper towels or a dish cloth. Briefly sear the cod on one side.

Put some of the salad onto a plate. Place the cod on the side of the salad and sprinkle everything with the feta, cilantro, mint, and lime zest, then serve.