Sear Roasted Haddock Or Cod With Horseradish Aïoli Lemon Zest Breadcrumbs Food

SEAR-ROASTED HADDOCK OR COD WITH HORSERADISH AïOLI & LEMON-ZEST BREADCRUMBS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425°F. LEMON ZEST BREADCRUMBS: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and cook, stirring, until golden and crunchy, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool. Stir in the lemon zest and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature. HORSERADISH AIOLI: In a small bowl, mix the aïoli ingredients, adding salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate. FISH: Heat the oil in a heavy 12-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the fish dry with a paper towel and season on both sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. When the oil is shimmering hot, arrange the fillets evenly in the pan, skin side up. Sear for about 2 minutes, without moving; then use a slotted metal spatula to lift a piece of fish and check the color. When the fillets are nicely browned, flip them and remove the pan from the heat.

**SEAR-ROASTED HADDOCK OR COD WITH HORSERADISH AïOLI & LEMON-ZEST BREADCRUMBS

Steps:

• For the lemon-zest breadcrumbs: 3 Tbs. olive oil 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs (from a rustic loaf) 1 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper For the horseradish aïoli: 5 Tbs. mayonnaise 2 tsp. prepared horseradish 3/4 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1/2 tsp. tomato paste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper For the fish: 3 Tbs. olive oil 4 thick skinless haddock or cod fillets, about 6 oz. each Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, washed and dried 1 lemon About 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil