Fish rolls with vegetable tartare

2 servings

30 minutes

Fish rolls with vegetable tartare are a refined dish of Italian cuisine, combining the tenderness of cod fillet and the brightness of vegetable hues. The recipe's history traces back to Mediterranean tradition, where fish holds a central place on the table. Delicate rolls filled with aromatic spinach filling are first boiled and then cooled, acquiring an exquisite texture. The dish is complemented by fresh vegetable tartare that adds lightness and a refreshing taste. Lemon juice and olive oil enrich the flavor, making it perfectly balanced. These rolls will adorn a festive table or serve as an exquisite dinner, combining simplicity in preparation with restaurant-quality presentation.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 310.6
• Proteins: 33g
• Fats: 9.6g
• Carbohydrates: 21.8g

Ingredients

• Cod fillet: 300 g
• Spinach: 60 g
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Tomatoes: 1 pc
• Avocado: 1 pc
• Garlic: 2 pc
• Lemon: 0.5 pc
• Green: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the filling for the rolls. Finely chop the bell pepper and garlic, and sauté in a pan with a little water. Add chopped spinach, season with salt and pepper, heat for a few minutes, and remove from heat. If a more homogeneous consistency is needed, blend the resulting filling.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 2 pieces
   • Spinach: 60 g
   • Green:  to taste

2. Form the roulades. Season the fillet with pepper and salt on both sides, spread spinach filling along the entire piece, and roll it tightly into a roulade. It's best to wrap it in food film in 3-4 layers, leaving tails at the ends for convenience. Roll the resulting roulade on the table several times to make it tight and prevent it from unraveling.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cod fillet: 300 g
   • Spinach: 60 g

3. Boil the rolls in a large amount of water for 8-10 minutes, then immediately cool them (in ice water or just cold water) and place them in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.

4. Prepare tartar. Cut the vegetables into equal small cubes, mix them, and season with olive oil, lemon juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Tomatoes: 1 piece
   • Avocado: 1 piece
   • Lemon: 0.5 piece
   • Green:  to taste

5. Remove the chilled rolls from the film and cut into several pieces. Arrange them in a semicircle on a plate, placing vegetable tartar next to them.