Steamed Cod With Favas And Aioli Recipes

STEAMED COD OR SEA BASS SALAD WITH RED PEPPERS, CILANTRO AND MINT

Steps:

• Steam the fish above 1 inch boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes, until the fish pulls apart into large flakes easily when you poke it with a fork. Remove from the heat and transfer to a colander set in the sink. Allow to cool, then remove any bones and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with half the chopped herbs.
• Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle with a generous pinch of salt and mash to a paste. Add the cumin, work in the olive oil with the pestle and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss the fish with the dressing, the red pepper and the olives. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add the remaining cilantro and mint shortly before serving and toss together.

STEAMED COD WITH GINGER AND SCALLIONS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger.
• Season both sides of 4 skinless cod fillets (6 to 8 ounces each) with coarse salt and ground pepper; place in skillet with vinegar mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover; cook until fish is almost opaque throughout, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut green parts of 6 scallions into 3-inch lengths; thinly slice lengthwise. Scatter over fish; cook (covered) until fish is opaque throughout and scallions are just wilted, about 2 minutes more.

STEAMED COD WITH MESCLUN AND SWEET SOY DRESSING

Steps:

• Put a nonstick skillet that can be covered over high heat and add the oil; a minute later, add the fish and cover the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes and, in a separate bowl, combine the soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, sesame oil, about 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 cup water.
• Carefully remove the cover and add liquid mixture. Cover again and turn the heat to medium. Cook until cod is done, about 3 minutes more. Turn off heat and let sit for a moment.
• Divide mesclun among 4 plates and top each portion with some fish and dressing. Grind black pepper over all and serve.

STEAMED COD WITH FAVAS AND AIOLI

Steps:

• Season the cod with salt and pepper. Place in a steamer over an inch of boiling water, cover and steam the cod for 5 minutes, or until it flakes easily. Remove from the heat.
• Warm the favas. If using whole fillets of fish, break them into smaller pieces and toss with the favas and aioli in a bowl. Serve right away. You can also serve the fish without breaking it up and the favas on the side, spooning on the aioli, but I like everything tossed together.