Pan-Fried Cod With Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Pan-Fried Cod With Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 thick cod fish fillets; 2 red bell peppers; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon ginger; 2 spring onions (scallions); 30 g butter; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 400 ml fish stock; salt and pepper; 2 lemon wedges; 1 tablespoon double cream (heavy) (optional)

Servings: persons

4 thick cod fish fillets
2 red bell peppers
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ginger
2 spring onions (scallions)
30 g butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons plain flour
400 ml fish stock
salt and pepper
2 lemon wedges
1 tablespoon double cream (heavy) (optional)

1
Begin by chopping roughly the red peppers, spring onions (scallions) ginger and garlic, and add them to a large sauce pan with 15g of the butter.
2
Fry gently for 3 minutes, then pour in the fish stock.
3
Allow the sauce to cook and reduce on medium heat for 15-20 minutes then turn the heat out and using a hand-held blender or food processor, blend the sauce and pour it all through a fine seive into another pan and set aside.
4
Ensure that the fish fillets are dry, then dredge each one in a thin layer of flour and season both sides with salt and pepper.
5
Add the oil to a pan, and allow it to get very hot.
6
carefully place the fish into the pan and let it fry for 2 minutes.
7
Shake the pan to loosen the fish, then turn them over.
8
Add the remaining butter and the juice of one lemon wedge to the pan and cook for a further 2 minutes.
9
Heat up the sauce if its cold, and add salt and pepper to taste and the juice of a lemon wedge.
10
If desired, add the double cream for a smoother, creamier finish.
11
Place a fish fillet onto a plate and pour over some of the sauce.

220

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 thick cod fish fillets, 2 red bell peppers, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, and more.

Yes, Pan-Fried Cod With Red Pepper 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.

Pan-Fried Cod With Red Pepper Sauce

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