Salt Cod Brandade Recipe

Name: Salt Cod Brandade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Idaho potatoes; 1 pound salt cod, soaked for 24 hours, water changed 3 times; 2 cups milk; 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 Spanish onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons creme fraiche; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tablespoons capers; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley; 1 lemon, zest cut into thin strips; Crostini, for serving, optional

Servings: persons

2 Idaho potatoes
1 pound salt cod, soaked for 24 hours, water changed 3 times
2 cups milk
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 Spanish onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
1 lemon, zest cut into thin strips
Crostini, for serving, optional

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Bake the potatoes until fork-tender, about 45 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, combine the salt cod, milk, garlic, thyme and onions in a saucepan.
4
Bring to a slow simmer and cook until the cod flakes, 20 to 30 minutes.
5
Strain the mixture, reserving separately both the milk and the cod/garlic/onion mixture.
6
Remove the thyme and discard.
7
While the potatoes are still warm, rice them through a food mill.
8
Stir the cod mixture into the riced potatoes.
9
Add the butter, creme fraiche and enough of the reserved milk to make it smooth.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with the capers, dill, parsley and lemon zest and serve with crostini if desired.

193

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Idaho potatoes, 1 pound salt cod, soaked for 24 hours, water changed 3 times, 2 cups milk, 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Salt Cod Brandade 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.

Salt Cod Brandade

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