codwithparsley

Cod with Parsley Sauce

by Northern Life

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Serves 4 Prep 5 mins Cook 8-10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 pieces skinless cod fillets or loin
  • 25g (1oz) butter
  • 25g (1oz) plain flour
  • 300ml (1⁄2 pint) milk
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • Steamed new potatoes and mixed vegetables to serve (optional)

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the fish for 2–3 minutes, then turn over and cook for about 3 minutes or until the fish is opaque.
  2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the flour and cook over a low heat, stirring, for 2 minutes. Do not let the mixture brown.
  3. Gradually stir in the milk and cook, stirring continuously, until the sauce comes to the boil and thickens. Lower the heat and simmer very gently for 3 minutes.
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in the parsley. Serve the cod with the parsley sauce and steamed new potatoes and vegetables, if you like.

VARIATION
Cod with Butter Sauce Instead of Steps 2 and 3, gently heat 75g (3oz) clarified butter (see page 24) in a pan until browned, then stir in a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice.

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NorthernLife Sep/Oct/Nov 24