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Recipe: Habanero Cajeta–Glazed Black Cod with Macadamia Nuts, Tomatoes, and Greens

JBF Editors

Habanero Cajeta–Glazed Black Cod with Macadamia Nuts, Tomatoes, and Greens

Habanero Cajeta–Glazed Black Cod with Macadamia Nuts, Tomatoes, and Greens

JBF Editors

Mon, May 16, 2016

In this sweet and silky seafood dish, Cabo San …



In this sweet and silky seafood dish, Cabo San Lucas–based chef Marco Bustamante blankets black cod in a spicy cajeta, a Mexican condiment that's made by reducing sugar and milk (often from goats) until it's thick, sweet, and caramelized. Unlike traditional versions of the sauce, the cajeta in this recipe bends toward savory; when paired with rich black cod, it recalls the popular Japanese dish of miso-glazed black cod. Get the recipe here.