Codfishpasta Recipes

COD PUTTANESCA WITH SPINACH & SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Boil the spaghetti for 10 mins until al dente, adding the spinach for the last 2 mins. Meanwhile, fry the onion in the oil in a large non-stick frying pan with a lid until tender and turning golden. Stir in the chilli and garlic, then add the tomatoes.
• Add the vinegar, capers, olives and paprika with a ladleful of the pasta water. Put the cod fillets on top, then cover the pan and cook for 5-7 mins until the fish just flakes. Drain the pasta and wilted spinach and pile on to plates, then top with the fish and sauce. Sprinkle over some parsley to serve.

SEARED COD WITH LEMON, TOMATO AND BASIL PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pan of water to the boil.
• Once boiling salt the water generously and add in the pasta. Cook as per the packet instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water before you drain it.
• Whilst the water is coming to a boil start the fish.
• Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season both sides of the cod fillets generously with salt and pepper then carefully place the cod into the hot oil and cook for 3 minutes on each side.
• Once the cod is cooked remove it from the skillet and lightly tent it with foil.
• Add the tomatoes halves to the same skillet and cook until they have softened slightly. About 1 minute.
• Add in a the broth, brown sugar, crushed garlic cloves, salt, pepper, the zest the lemon, and 1 tbsp of the lemon juice.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer and then add the drained pasta and 1/4 cup of chopped basil leaves.
• Stir well to coat the pasta adding ¼-½ cup of the reserved cooking water.
• Once the pasta is all cooked, check your seasoning, add the cod fillets back in and serve immediately.

PAN SEARED COD AND SHRIMP

Steps:

• 1. Lightly brush fish fillets with 1/3 olive oil.
• 2. Sprinkle herbs, old bay and pepper on both sides of fish.
• 3. In a heated skillet, add remining olive oil. Lightly brown fish and shrimp. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Turn. Add lemon juice, wine and chicken broth. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until done.
• 4. Remove fish to a warm plate. Reduce sauce and pour over fish.

LEMON BAKED COD FISH

Steps:

• Juice the Lemon (1/2) and set aside.
• Combine Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 tablespoon), lemon juice, Salt (1/8 teaspoon), and Dried Mixed Herbs (1 teaspoon) in a bowl. Stir to mix all of the ingredients together.
• Dip the Cod (120 gram) into the mixture, coating it well on both sides.
• Let stand for about 20 minutes.
• Coat the fish in Panko Breadcrumbs (2 tablespoon) then move it onto a baking tray and pour the remaining marinade on top.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for about 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and serve, preferably with salad or pasta.

COD FISH PASTA

Steps:

• Put three large Cod sections in a pan with the milk and bring to a boil. Remember to not over boil or the cod will turn out dry. About 3-5 minutes (with a fork check to see if it starts to flake).
• Set Codfish aside on a separate plate to cool.
• To the milk add the corn starch, nutmeg, pepper, parmesan and boil until thickness of a béchamel sauce. Set aside.
• Put Clams in a pan with the lid on so as not to lose any of the steam, do not add water. When they open they are done. Discard any unopened clams, this takes about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
• Add the clam water to the milk sauce and stir.
• Start to flake with the aid of a fork the Cod. Discard any skin or fish bones.
• In a large fry pan add butter, onions, garlic. Sauté, and when done add the flaked Codfish.
• Boil your pasta with a dash of salt. When done remove the water.
• Pour béchamel sauce into the Codfish pan and heat up. Add the pasta and mix gently.
• Transfer the pasta do a nice serving dish and garnish with the clams.
• Enjoy.

MEDITERRANEAN COD WITH TOSSED PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Place the frozen fish fillets in a shallow baking dish and cover loosely with foil. Place in preheated 425 degree oven and bake for 18 to 25 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.
• Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil over medium-high heat, add salt to taste and stir in the penne; cook until al dente, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the pasta well, reserving 2 to 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.
• While fish and pasta cook, mix together the tomatoes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic, vinegar and olive oil; add the drained pasta to tomato mixture and toss to combine adding reserved cooking liquid if extra moisture is desired.
• Divide the pasta and place on 6 plates, top each with a cooked cod fillet and sprinkle with feta cheese and freshly ground pepper.

PENNE ARRABBIATA WITH FLAKED COD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the canned tomatoes, fresh tomato, salt, and red-pepper flakes and bring to a simmer. Simmer the sauce until thick, about 30 minutes.
• Add the cod and 2 tablespoons of the parsley to the sauce. Bring back to a simmer and continue simmering until the fish is just done, 1 to 2 minutes. Break the fish into small pieces with a spoon.
• Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne until just done, about 13 minutes. Drain. Toss with the sauce. Top the pasta with the remaining tablespoon parsley.
• Variation: To make this dish without a trip to the fish market, substitute two six-ounce cans of drained tuna for the cod. Stir it into the tomato sauce and warm for about a minute before tossing with the pasta.
• Test-Kitchen Tips: To peel the fresh tomato quickly, make double use of the pasta-cooking water. Bring a pot of water to a boil, core the tomato, and drop it into the water for fifteen seconds. Using a slotted spoon, remove the tomato from the water, peel, and chop it. Then you've got boiling water ready for the pasta.
• Wine Recommendation: The adage is white wine with fish, but the tomatoes in this sauce call for a red instead. Try a sprightly Lago di Caldero or an easier-to-find Valpolicella.