Crispy Cod with Mashed Potatoes and Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Author: Maya Kitchenette
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Serves: 2
- 3 Russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
- 2 Tbsp grated parmesan
- 4 Tbsp half-and-half (or just milk)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 6-ounce cod or other white-fleshed fish fillets
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 100g asparagus
- 1 clove of garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or butter if preffered)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 pieces of canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp mayonaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to season
- Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until very tender.
- Once cook, drain the potatoes and place this in a bowl/mixing bowl and mash the potatoes.
- Add in the butter, parmesan, half-and-half, salt and pepper.
- Clean the fish and smear it with the 2 tbsp of lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a pinch of salt.
- Place the flour on a plate and season with black pepper, cayenne pepper and a good pinch of salt.
- Place the breadcrumbs on another plate.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dredge fish in flour, shaking off any excess and dip into egg.
- Transfer fish to panko, covering fish completely and pressing lightly to adhere.
- Place breaded fish fillets in hot oil and fry until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with salt lightly.
- Place the olive oil/butter in a skillet.
- Add the garlic and saute for 10 seconds
- Add asparagus spears and cook for a few minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Combine the sour cream, mayonaise, lemon juice and chipotle pepper and give it a quick blend till smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Place some mashed potatoes on a plate.
- Top with the fried cod and some asparagus.
- Drizzle some sauce over fish and serve immediately.
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/crispy-cod-with-mashed-potatoes-and-creamy-chipotle-sauce/
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