Pan-Seared Atlantic Cod with Citrus Beurre Blanc

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Creamy citrus beurre blanc helps enhance the mild flavor of this lean, firm cod. Hints of grapefruit and mint will deliver a delicious aroma and flavor to your table. Be sure to garnish this dish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cook Time: 15 minutes, Serves 4

4 8-oz. Atlantic cod fillets
Seafood grill & broil seasoning
2 oz. olive oil
1 oz. butter, melted
1/4 cup citrus beurre blanc per fillet

1. Season the Atlantic cod fillets with seafood grill & broil seasoning, to taste.
2. Prepare the citrus beurre blanc and keep warm.
3. Preheat an oven to 250°F. Ladle approximately 2 oz. of olive oil and 1 oz. melted butter into a sauté pan and heat over high heat. Place the seasoned cod, top down onto the hot oils, and allow to cook on the first side until light golden brown. Carefully turn onto the uncooked side, and allow to cook until light golden. Place the pan into the preheated oven and allow to finish cooking until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Carefully remove the pan from the oven.
4. Remove the cooked cod, arrange on dinner plates or serving platter, and ladle the warmed citrus beurre blanc over the top of the fish.

Citrus Beurre Blanc
Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook time: 20 minutes, Yields 1 cup

1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. shallots, diced fine
1 Tbsp. heavy cream
8 oz. butter, softened
Pulp from 1/2 red grapefruit, puréed
1 Tbsp. fresh mint leaves, minced

1. Measure and combine the white wine, vinegar, and shallots in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the mixture until syrupy and liquid is almost entirely evaporated.
2. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the heavy cream. Whisk in the softened butter, half a stick at a time. Do not allow to boil.
3. Once all of the butter has been blended in, add the puréed grapefruit and mint to the pan and stir to combine.
4. Keep warm for service.


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