Fresh caught cod with a creamy caper and parsley sauce, served with fresh pave potatoes is a delicious and classic seafood dish. Here’s a recipe to help you prepare it:
Ingredients:
For the Cod:
- 4 fresh cod fillets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Creamy Caper and Parsley Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Fresh Pave Potatoes:
- 4-6 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Creamy Caper and Parsley Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped capers and sauté for a couple of minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- If you’re using white wine, add it to the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes until it reduces by half.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Keep the sauce warm over low heat while you cook the cod and potatoes.
2. Cook the Pave Potatoes:
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced potatoes in a single layer and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the potatoes until they are golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes per side. Make sure they are cooked through and crispy on the outside. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
3. Cook the Cod:
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
- In another skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the cod fillets to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
4. Assemble the Dish:
- Place the cooked pave potatoes on each plate.
- Top with a piece of cod fillet.
- Pour the creamy caper and parsley sauce over the fish.
- Garnish with extra chopped parsley if desired.
Serve your fresh caught cod with creamy caper and parsley sauce alongside the crispy pave potatoes, and enjoy a delectable seafood dish that’s sure to impress.
