Cod with pil-pil sauce
4 servings
50 minutes
Cod with 'pil-pil' sauce is a classic dish from Spanish cuisine, originating from the Basque Country. The 'pil-pil' sauce, made with olive oil, garlic, and chili pepper, gives the fish a refined aroma and a slight spiciness. Tender cod fillet soaked in lemon juice is fried to a golden crust and then covered with silky garlic sauce. The dish pairs perfectly with fresh herbs that enhance its rich flavor. Spaniards appreciate this fish for its tenderness and ability to absorb the aroma of spices, making each bite harmonious. Cod with 'pil-pil' is especially good with crispy bread or light white wine that highlights its rich taste. The simplicity of preparation makes this recipe an excellent choice for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering.
1
Wash the cod fillet, dry it, season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour with lemon juice and leave in a cool place for 30-40 minutes.
- Cod fillet: 4 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
2
Peel the garlic and chop it finely. Remove the seeds from the chili pepper and chop it.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
3
Heat half of the oil in a pan, sauté the chili pepper and garlic until golden, then transfer the vegetables along with the oil to a bowl.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Garlic: 4 cloves
4
In another pan, heat the remaining oil and fry the fillet on both sides until golden brown.
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Cod fillet: 4 pieces
5
Wash the parsley, chop it finely. Pour the fish with garlic sauce, fry for another 4 minutes on high heat. Before serving, sprinkle with greens.
- Chopped parsley: 15 g