Best Poached Salt Cod Recipes

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Time P2D

Yield Serves 12 (as part of aïoli menu)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 lb center-cut skinless boneless salt cod, rinsed well
3 quarts water
1 medium onion, halved
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

Steps:

Divide cod between 2 large bowls and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Soak cod, chilled, changing water 3 times a day, up to 3 days (see note below). Refrigerate until ready to use.
Drain cod and transfer to a 6- to 8-quart pot with water, onion, thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Bring just to a simmer and remove from heat. (Cod will just flake; do not boil or it will become tough.)
Gently transfer cod with a slotted spoon to a platter, discarding cooking liquid and seasonings. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Categories main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Two 4-ounce portions skinless cod fillet
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons pink peppercorns
6 to 8 cups mild-flavored olive oil
3/4 cup creme fraiche
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon pink peppercorns
Kosher salt
1 avocado, ripe but firm, peeled, pitted and diced
2 radishes, thinly sliced into rounds
1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
2 to 3 tablespoons canned teardrop peppers, drained and halved
Kosher salt
Splash champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves
1/4 cup French fried onions, crushed

Steps:

For the poached cod: Pat the cod dry with a paper towel, sprinkle it with salt and black pepper and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
Heat a deep medium nonstick or enamel skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coriander seeds and pink peppercorns and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Slowly add the olive oil and bring the oil to 180 degrees F. Carefully add the cod to the oil. The cod should be fully submerged; if it's not, gently flip the fillets halfway through cooking, or add more oil to the skillet. Cook until the cod is opaque, 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, for the dressing: Combine the creme fraiche, buttermilk, vinegar, cilantro and peppercorns in a blender and puree. Add salt to taste.
For the avocado salad: Combine the avocado, radishes, shallot and teardrop peppers in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and a splash of champagne vinegar and toss gently; stir in the cilantro.
Using a fish spatula, transfer the cod to a paper towel-lined plate. Place 1 piece of cod in the center of each of serving plates. Tuck the avocado salad next to the cod. Drizzle the salad with dressing and top with the crushed fried onions.