Description
Succulent dos de cabillaud a la creme de chorizo et ecrase de pommes de terre combines French coastal elegance with rustic potato comfort. Mediterranean flavors dance on plates, promising a rich culinary journey that delights seafood enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets (approximately 5.3 ounces / 150 grams each)
- 800 grams (28.2 ounces) potatoes (Bintje type)
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) mild or spicy chorizo, diced
Dairy and Cream:
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) thick cream
- 50 grams (1.8 ounces) butter
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) warm milk
Herbs, Seasonings, and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for decoration)
- Nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully peel potatoes and chop into uniform chunks to ensure even cooking.
- Place potato pieces in a large pot of salted boiling water, allowing them to simmer for approximately 20 minutes until they reach a soft, tender consistency.
- Once cooked, thoroughly drain the potatoes using a colander, then return them to the original cooking pot.
- Use a potato masher or fork to gently crush the potatoes, creating a smooth and creamy texture.
- Gradually incorporate warm milk and softened butter into the mashed potatoes, stirring consistently to achieve a rich, velvety consistency.
- Season the potato puree with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adding a delicate hint of nutmeg if desired for an enhanced aromatic profile.
- Keep the potato mash warm, covering the pot to maintain its temperature and prevent cooling, ensuring it remains ready to serve alongside the main dish.
Notes
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for a creamier, smoother mashed potato texture.
- Add warm milk and butter gradually to control consistency and prevent lumpy potatoes.
- Use a ricer or food mill instead of a masher for ultra-smooth, silky potato puree.
- Infuse extra flavor by roasting garlic or adding fresh herbs like chives or parsley into the mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg