Description
Succulent cod fillets, gently confitted, are nestled in a vibrant clam sauce. A sophisticated yet simple dish, perfect for a special occasion.
Ingredients
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- 560 gr (1 lbs) Cod Fish Fillets
- 1 lt (33.8 fl oz) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 5 Coriander Stems (chopped)
- 15 Coriander Seeds
- Sea Salt
- 1 oz (20 gr) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 lbs (454 g) Clams
- 9 oz (250 gr) Razor Clams
- 5 fl oz (150 ml) White Wine
- 5 oz (150 gr) Goose Barnacles
- 5 Garlic Cloves (thinly sliced)
- 3.5 oz (100 gr) Coriander (chopped)
- 1 Fresh Lemon (juiced)
- 10 Pickled Pearl Onions
- 2 sprigs of Salicornia OR Sea Beans
Instructions
For the Cod Fish Confit
- Add 1 liter of extra virgin olive oil to a pot with bay leaves, garlic cloves, coriander stems, and seeds. Heat to 176°F (80°C), ensuring the oil doesn’t fry. Add 4 portions of cod fish.
- Cook the fish for approximately 7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 95°F (45°C).
- Remove the fish and let it rest for a few minutes.
For the Paleo Clam Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, add olive oil and sliced garlic; cook over medium heat.
- When the garlic sizzles, add clams and chopped coriander.
- Add white wine and wait a few minutes for the alcohol to evaporate; cover.
- When the clams open (about 3 minutes, depending on freshness and heat), strain the liquid and set the clams aside.
- Repeat with razor clams. It’s recommended to cook them separately as different types of clams open at different rates.
- Combine the strained clam liquids, add lemon juice to taste, a few drops of olive oil, and blend until thickened.
- Place the cod confit on a plate, add the clam sauce, and top with goose barnacles, pickled beet pearl onions, and sea sprouts.
Notes
- To ensure even cooking, use cod fillets of similar thickness. Thicker fillets may require a longer confit time.
- Substitute other firm white fish, like halibut or sea bass, for the cod if needed. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For best results, use very fresh clams. If your clams don’t open during cooking, discard them.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Confit
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet + 1/4 sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 50
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 40
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150