Description
French-inspired dos de cabillaud a la creme de chorizo seduces seafood enthusiasts with its luxurious blend of delicate cod and spicy chorizo cream. Silky potato mash and crisp herb garnish complete this elegant Parisian-style dish that promises restaurant-quality dining at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (5.3 oz / 150 g each)
- 800 g (28.2 oz) potatoes (Bintje type)
- 100 g (3.5 oz) mild or spicy chorizo, diced
- 200 mL (6.8 fl oz) thick cream
- 50 g (1.8 oz) butter
- 100 mL (3.4 fl oz) warm milk
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for decoration)
- Nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Peel and chunk potatoes into uniform sizes for consistent cooking, then submerge in salted boiling water and simmer until fork-tender, approximately 20 minutes.
- Potato Mashing: Drain potatoes thoroughly, transfer back to pot, and mash with gentle pressure using a potato masher or fork until achieving a smooth, creamy texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Fold warm milk and softened butter into mashed potatoes, stirring continuously to create a luxurious, silky consistency; season with salt, black pepper, and optional nutmeg for aromatic depth.
- Temperature Maintenance: Cover potato mash and keep warm, preserving its temperature and readiness for serving.
Notes
- Optimize Potato Cutting: Ensure uniform potato chunks for consistent cooking, preventing uneven softness and guaranteeing a smooth, creamy mashed potato texture.
- Control Boiling Time: Precisely simmer potatoes for 20 minutes, avoiding overcooking that could create mushy consistency or undercooking that leaves hard potato pieces.
- Master Mashing Technique: Use gentle, consistent pressure when mashing to create a smooth puree without turning potatoes into a gluey paste, preserving their delicate texture.
- Temperature Management: Keep mashed potatoes warm by covering the pot, preventing rapid cooling and maintaining the ideal serving temperature for a luxurious dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 612
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg