Cod and Crab Cakes with Roasted Pepper Coulis

Name: Cod and Crab Cakes with Roasted Pepper Coulis
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped; 1 small jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound skinless cod fillets; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over; 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons minced celery; 2 tablespoons minced scallions; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 cup plain dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped
1 small jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound skinless cod fillets
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced scallions
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Combine all of the ingredients in a medium nonreactive roasting pan and cover tightly with foil.
3
Bake for about 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4
Transfer the vegetables and any accumulated juices to a blender or food processor and puree the vegetable mixture until smooth.
5
Leave the oven on.
6
Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper and arrange them on a lightly oiled nonstick baking sheet.
7
Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the flesh flakes easily.
8
Let cool.
9
Flake the cod into a large bowl and add the crabmeat, fresh bread crumbs, red bell pepper, celery, scallions, lemon juice, mustard and 2 tablespoons of the parsley.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
On a plate, toss the dry bread crumbs with the remaining 1 tablespoon of parsley and season with salt and pepper.
12
Divide the cod and crab mixture into 12 parts and shape each into a 1-inch-thick cake.
13
Coat each cake well with the seasoned bread crumbs.
14
Rewarm the coulis in a nonreactive saucepan.
15
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
16
Add 4 of the cod and crab cakes and cook over moderately high heat until golden and crisp on the bottom, about 3 minutes.
17
Gently turn the cakes and cook until golden on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
18
Transfer to a platter and keep warm in a low oven.
19
Fry the remaining cakes in 2 more batches, using 2 tablespoons of oil for each batch.
20
Spoon the red pepper coulis onto 6 large plates.
21
Set 2 cod and crab cakes on each plate and serve with lemon wedges.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch pieces, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 1/2 small red onion, coarsely chopped, 1 small jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Cod and Crab Cakes with Roasted Pepper Coulis falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!