Marc Forgione'S Salt Cod "Tonnato" With Crudité

Name: Marc Forgione'S Salt Cod "Tonnato" With Crudité
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the salt cod:; 2 pounds salt cod; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs tarragon; 2 sprigs thyme; Peel from 1 lemon; Olive oil; 1 onion, cut in half; 1 rib celery, cut into 3 pieces; For the tonnato sauce:; 1/2 cup prepared salt cod; 1 teaspoon garlic; 1 tablespoon capers; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon sherry vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco; Black pepper

Servings: persons

For the salt cod:
2 pounds salt cod
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs tarragon
2 sprigs thyme
Peel from 1 lemon
Olive oil
1 onion, cut in half
1 rib celery, cut into 3 pieces
For the tonnato sauce:
1/2 cup prepared salt cod
1 teaspoon garlic
1 tablespoon capers
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco
Black pepper

1
Place the cod in a large container and completely cover with cold water. Soak for 3 days, changing the water three times a day.
2
Preheat oven to 250u00b0F.
3
Make a sachet with the bay leaf, thyme, tarragon, and lemon peel.
4
Remove skin and bones from the fish. Place the cleaned rehydrated cod in a non-reactive pot with the sachet, the onion, and the celery. Pour in olive oil until it covers the cod. Bring oil up to 120u00b0F and then place in the oven for 45 minutes. Strain, discard everything except the fish.
5
Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl.
6
Place cod, garlic, capers, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a blender. Puree everything until smooth, then pour into a bowl over the ice bath to cool it down. Whisk until cold, then whisk in the sherry vinegar and the Tabasco.
7
Transfer to a small chilled bowl. Drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil and a fresh crack of black pepper.

223

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the salt cod:, 2 pounds salt cod, 1 bay leaf, 2 sprigs tarragon, and more.

Yes, Marc Forgione'S Salt Cod "Tonnato" With Crudité 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!