Cod with Mussels, Chorizo, Fried Croutons, and Saf
Category
Entrees - Maindishes
Sub
Category
None
Servings
4
Ingredients
saffron mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Pinch of saffron threads, crumbled
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
mussels 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped shallots (about 2 small)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Pinch of saffron threads
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1/2 cup smoked Spanish chorizo diced
1/4 cup finely diced seeded tomato
1/4 cup finely diced roasted red pepper from jar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
fried croutons
Canola oil (for deep-frying)
3 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 1-inch torn pieces crustless sourdough bread (about 5 ounces)
Cod
1 8-ounce bottle clam juice
1 cup dry white wine
1 12-ounce cod fillet, cut into 4 equal pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
SAFFRON MAYONNAISE
Mix lime juice and saffron in small bowl. Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk in mayonnaise, oil, and hot pepper sauce. Cover and chill at least 4 hours to allow flavors to develop. DO AHEAD Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
MUSSELS
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, crushed red pepper, and saffron and sauté 4 minutes. Add wine; bring to boil. Add mussels and thyme; cover and cook until mussels open, about 5 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open). Strain mussel broth into large saucepan; add chorizo, tomato, roasted pepper, and parsley to liquid. Remove mussels from shells. DO AHEAD Mussels and cooking broth can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.
FRIED CROUTONS
Pour enough oil into heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 3 inches. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan. Heat oil to 350°F. Whisk eggs, milk, and cayenne in large bowl. Add bread; stir to coat. Let soak 2 minutes. Drain off excess liquid. Working in batches, add bread to hot oil and cook until brown, turning as necessary, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels and drain.
meanwhile, prepare COD
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring clam juice and wine to simmer in small saucepan. Pour into 7x5-inch baking dish. Add cod pieces to dish; sprinkle with salt and drizzle with oil. Bake until fish is opaque in center, basting with poaching liquid twice, about 8 minutes.
Bring mussel broth to simmer. Add mussels and heat through. Divide mussels and broth among 4 shallow soup bowls. Top each with piece of cod, 3 croutons, and dollop of saffron mayonnaise.
One serving contains the following-
Calories (kcal) 861.8
%Calories from Fat 66.2
Fat (g) 63.5
Saturated Fat (g) 10.6
Cholesterol (mg) 249.4
Carbohydrates (g) 26.8
Dietary Fiber (g) 1.0
Total Sugars (g) 2.8t
Net Carbs (g) 25.8
Protein (g) 43.0
Originally Submitted
11/16/2013
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