Poached Cod With Potatoes And Leeks Food

COD WITH LEEKS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss together leeks, lemon juice, oil, lemon zest, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover with foil, and bake until leeks just begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove baking dish from oven. Add tomatoes, and toss to combine. Season both sides of cod fillets with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; place on top of vegetables.
• Cover dish and bake until fish is opaque throughout, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

CREAMY COD AND LEEK POTATO GRATIN

Steps:

• Place the salted cod fillets in cold water and soak in the fridge for 24 hours, changing the water twice throughout. It may be necessary to soak the cod for 36 hours if they are quite thick. When ready to use, drain and allow to dry on paper towel, then cut into 1 cm thick strips and set aside until ready to assemble.
• Split the leek in half lengthwise and run under water separating each layer to remove any dirt, dry and then cut into 1/4 inch slices (you should have approximately 4 cups). Heat a saute pan on low heat and melt the butter, add in the sliced leeks as well as a light sprinkle of kosher salt and cook for about 10-12 minutes until the leeks have softened, stirring regularly. Set aside until ready to assemble.
• In a small sauce pot, heat the heavy cream with the rasped garlic cloves until just warm.
• Peel and slice the russet potatoes about 2-3 mm thick and get ready to assemble the gratin.
• In a 2-3 quart casserole dish, layer 1/3 of the sliced potatoes in a scalloped and slightly overlapping pattern and season lightly with kosher salt as well as black pepper. Top the potatoes with an even layer of 1/3 of the sliced cod, using your fingers to gently flake into bite sized piecess. Follow with an even layer of the cooked leeks and then with 1/3 of the warmed cream and garlic mixture. Repeat this process 2 more times (3 layers in total).
• Cut a piece of parchment paper the same approximate size as the casserole dish, place this right on top of the layered potatoes, then wrap well with aluminium foil and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes.
• After 45 minutes, remove the foil as well as parchment paper and continue to bake uncovered for another 45 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly, top is golden brown and the potatoes are cooked through.
• Top with some chopped parsley and allow the potato gratin to set for 15-20 minutes prior to serving to avoid a runny mess.

POACHED COD WITH POTATOES AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium pot and add cold water to cover by 1"; season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until fork-tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Return potatoes to pot; add 2 Tbsp. cooking liquid and 2 Tbsp. oil and lightly mash. Season with salt. Keep potatoes warm over low heat until ready to serve.
• Combine leeks, thyme, garlic, and milk in a medium wide saucepan. Season generously with salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until leeks are just beginning to soften, 6-8 minutes. Gently slide cod into infused milk and poach until flesh is cooked through and beginning to flake, 7-9 minutes (adjust heat as needed to maintain a low simmer; thicker pieces of fish will take longer to cook).
• Divide warm potatoes, leeks, and cod among shallow bowls. Spoon some poaching liquid over each. Drizzle with oil; season with pepper.

POACHED COD WITH LEMON-BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut cod fillets into four serving size pieces and place in large pan in one layer.
• Add the milk and the water to the pan so that the fish is barely covered--if necessary add more water.
• Add the bay leaf, the parsley sprigs, peppercorns and cloves.
• Bring to a simmer and cover and cook gently for three to four minutes until fish just flakes--cooking time will depend upon the thickness of the fish--do not overcook.
• While the fish is poaching, start the sauce by melting one tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and briefly cooking the garlic and the shallots in the butter.
• Remove 1/4 cup of the poaching liquid and add it to the sauce, stirring all the while.
• Bring the sauce to a boil, add the lemon juice and swirl in the remaining butter, one tablespoon at a time.
• Remove from the heat and add the minced parsley.
• Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning.
• Drain the fish and serve it hot with the lemon-butter sauce poured over it.

POACHED COD WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large saute pan with a tight-fitting lid, bring broth, onion, 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, potatoes, basil sprigs, red-pepper flakes, and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Season cod with salt and pepper, add to broth mixture, and cover, simmering about 7 minutes more.
• Remove and discard basil sprigs. Add peas, remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes, and lemon juice to skillet, gently stirring to combine; cook just until warmed through. Divide fish, vegetables, and broth among 4 bowls. Garnish with basil leaves, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with lemon wedges.

POACHED COD WITH POTATOES AND LEEKS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium pot and add cold water to cover by 1"; season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until fork-tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain, reserving ¼ cup cooking liquid.
• Return potatoes to pot; add 2 Tbsp. cooking liquid and 2 Tbsp. oil and lightly mash. Season with salt. Keep potatoes warm over low heat until ready to serve.
• Combine leeks, thyme, garlic, and milk in a medium wide saucepan. Season generously with salt and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until leeks are just beginning to soften, 6-8 minutes.
• Gently slide cod into infused milk and poach until flesh is cooked through and beginning to flake, 7-9 minutes (adjust heat as needed to maintain a low simmer; thicker pieces of fish will take longer to cook).

COD WITH LEEKS AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, toss together the leeks, lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover with foil, and bake until the leeks just begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Remove the baking dish from the oven. Add the tomatoes, and toss to combine. Season both sides of the cod fillets with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; place on top of the vegetables.
• Cover the dish and bake until the fish is opaque throughout, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.
• Preparing the Leeks
• First cut away and discard the leek's root and dark-green leaves, then thinly slice the white and light-green parts crosswise into rounds. Wash the leek rounds well, as described on page 23. Drain on paper towels.