GARLIC ROASTED COD WITH MASHED-POTATO CRUST

GARLIC ROASTED COD WITH MASHED-POTATO CRUST image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds baking potatoes (about 4), peeled and cut into chunks
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream, light cream, or milk
4 (8 ounce) fillets cod
2 teaspoons cooking oil
4 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

1. Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil and continue boiling until tender, about 15 minutes. 2. Drain the potatoes and put them back into the saucepan along with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Mash the potatoes over very low heat, gradually incorporating the butter and cream. 3. Rub the cod with the oil and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put the cod in a large roasting pan, sprinkle the fillets with the garlic, and then spread with the mashed potatoes. Roast until the fish is nearly done, 8 to 10 minutes for 3/4-inch-thick fillets. 4. Heat the broiler. Broil the fish until the mashed potatoes have a golden brown crust, about 2 minutes.