Poached Cod With Vegetables Food

POACHED COD WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• For the cod: Rinse the cod and pat dry with paper towel. For the sauce: Peel and dice the onions. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the vinegar, and the white wine and fish stock. Bring to a boil and reduce by half.
• Stir in the cream and bring to a boil. Strain through a fine sieve into a pot. Bring to a boil again. In a bowl, stir the cornstach with 3 tablespoons cold water. Stir into the sauce and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• For the vegetables: Peel and slice the carrots. Rinse and slice the leeks. Rinse the fennel and cut into thin strips.
• Place 500 ml (approximately 2 cups) of water in a pot along with the vegetables and remaining vinegar. Bring to a boil. For the fish: Add the fish to the vegetable mixture and cook, covered, until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
• For serving: Drain the fish and vegetables. Divide between deep plates. Froth the sauce with a hand blender and place next to the fish. Sprinkle the fish with the fennel seeds and turmeric. Garnish with watercress and serve immediately.

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.

OVEN BAKED COD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 C.
• Place the garlic and vegetables in a large shallow roasting pan, drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Place the cod fillet on top of the vegetables and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cod is golden and the vegetables are crisp.
• Serve the cod with the roasted vegetables, sprinkled with torn parsley.
• You may also enjoy a bit of mayonnaise on the side.