Broiled Cod With Mustard Sauce Recipe

Name: Broiled Cod With Mustard Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small head celery root, peeled and cut in chunks; 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 carrot, diced; 1 leek, diced; 1 cup fish stock; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 cod fillet, about 1 pound; 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon or flat-leaf parsley, minced

Servings: persons

1 small head celery root, peeled and cut in chunks
4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 carrot, diced
1 leek, diced
1 cup fish stock
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 cod fillet, about 1 pound
1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon or flat-leaf parsley, minced

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Steam the celery root and the potatoes until they are tender.
3
When they are cooked, mash them with a fork or potato masher, season them with salt and pepper and one tablespoon butter and keep them warm.
4
Meanwhile, saute the carrot and leek in one tablespoon butter until they are soft.
5
Add the fish stock and reduce to one-fourth of a cup.
6
Stir in the remaining butter, cut in small pieces, and the mustard.
7
The sauce can be finished while the next step is started or made beforehand and kept warm.
8
Remove any bones from the cod.
9
Brush the cod with the oil and season it with salt and pepper.
10
Broil it about four inches from the heat on a sheet of foil and turn it once.
11
It is done when the flesh is white and opaque (about eight minutes).
12
Be careful not to over cook it.
13
Put the cod on a serving platter and spoon the sauce over it.
14
Sprinkle with taragon or parsley and serve.

206

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small head celery root, peeled and cut in chunks, 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered, Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Broiled Cod With Mustard Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Broiled Cod With Mustard Sauce

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