Fried cod with lentils
4 servings
45 minutes
Fried cod with lentils is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines tender fish and a nutritious legume base. French green lentils, known for their light nutty note, perfectly complement the soft cod fillet, gaining rich flavor from butter, garlic, and onion. The slight acidity of lemon juice and the freshness of parsley add balance and brightness to the dish. This combination of ingredients not only delights the taste buds but also makes the dish nutritious and healthy. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive table due to its elegance and rich flavor. Serving cod with lentils can be complemented with a glass of white wine to create an atmosphere of gastronomic enjoyment.
1
Melt two tablespoons of butter in a heavy pot over low heat, sauté finely chopped onion and garlic seasoned with 3/4 teaspoon of salt until pale golden, which will take about ten minutes (cook covered).
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Salt: to taste
2
Then remove the lid and cook for another five to ten minutes, after which add the lentils and a bit of the liquid they were cooked in to the vegetables; heat everything well.
- French green lentils (lentilles vertes): 200 g
3
Pat the cod fillet dry, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil and a tablespoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet, and fry the fish in the buttery foam for six to eight minutes, remembering to flip it once. The cod should brown slightly and be fully cooked.
- Cod fillet: 650 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
4
Before serving, mix lemon juice, parsley, a quarter teaspoon of pepper, and a tablespoon of olive oil into the lentils.
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Parsley: 8 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
