Pan Fried Cod With Sauce Vierge Recipes

PAN FRIED COD

Steps:

• Pat the cod fillets very dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat the oil a 10-inch or similar cast-iron or heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shiny (but not yet smoking), gently lower the fish into the oil, moving away from your body with your motion in case the oil splatters. Lower the heat to medium.
• Let the fish cook undisturbed on the first side for 2 to 3 minutes, until the underside is nicely golden.
• Gently flip the cod over. A flexible, thin metal spatula (such as a fish spatula) works best. The cod might stick a bit at first, but work gently and firmly and you'll get it. Place the butter in the pan. With a spoon, spread the pat around the fish. Tilt the pan away from you so that the butter pools, then baste the fish with the butter a few times.
• Continue cooking on the other side until the fish is opaque, flakes easily with a fork, and reaches 145 degrees F on an instant read thermometer, about 2 additional minutes.
• Sprinkle with fresh herbs and squeeze the lemon over the top. Enjoy immediately, with an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.

JAMES MARTIN - PAN FRIED COD WITH GREMOLATA & SAUCE VIERGE

Steps:

• To make the Gremolata, simply combine the ingredients and stir well. Set aside.
• To make the Sauce Vierge, heat the peppercorns in a small heavy-based pan, reduce the heat and add the extra virgin olive oil. Heat for a minute or so and then add the vinegar. Set aside.
• Cook the new potatoes by simply boiling them in well salted water for 15-20 minutes.
• While the potatoes are cooking, pan fry the cod in a mixture of olive oil and butter for about 3 to 4 minutes on both sides until just cooked.
• Drain the potatoes and while they are still warm stir in the Gremolata and mix well.
• Add the tomatoes to the Sauce Vierge. Heat gently to warm through if you wish.
• To serve, spoon a portion of potatoes onto each plate, top with the cod and spoon the Sauce Vierge over the top and around the edge.

PAN FRIED COD WITH SAUCE VIERGE

Steps:

• To prepare the sauce, quarter the tomatoes, scoop out seeds, then finely dice flesh and put into a small bowl. Finely chop the shallot and crush the garlic, add to tomatoes with the lemon zest and juice, chpd herbs and olive oil. Season to taste. Cover and leave the flavours to infuse.
• To cook the fish, heat olive oil and butter in a heavy based frying pan. Rinse the cod fillets and pat dry with kitchen roll. Season fillets to taste. Cook over a high heat for 2-3 min on each side, until just cooked through.
• To serve, gently warm the sauce in a small pan and drizzle some over each serving plate. Top with cooked cod fillet.
• Serve immediately.

PAN-FRIED COD FILLET WITH SAUCE VIERGE

Steps:

• To make the sauce vierge, put the olive oil in a pan and add some lemon juice. Tailor the recipe to your own taste - 3 parts oil to one part lemon is about right. Cut the basil leaves into two or three pieces, depending on their size, then add them to the pan with the tomato, parsley and coriander.
• Make a paste with a Knorr Fish Stock Cube and a tiny bit of olive oil and rub it onto the fish fillet to season it. Heat some olive oil in a pan. Then, when it is very hot, add the fish. I cook the cod skin-on for extra flavour and to protect the fish while it cooks. If you don't like the taste, just peel it off afterwards. The cod will need two, maximum three minutes cooking time on each side, depending on the thickness of the pieces. If you can't get cod, try haddock, sea bream, sea bass or red mullet. All are delicious with this easy recipe.
• With two or three minutes to go, heat up the sauce vierge slowly and gently in the pan. Transfer the fish to a serving plate. Once the sauce is warm - not hot - pour it over the fish.
• Scatter the black olives over the top, then sprinkle fresh herbs such as basil, coriander or parsley to garnish. Finish with a little sea salt and just a splash of olive oil.