Macadamia crusted black cod fillet recipe
- 4 black cod fillets
- 300 g (10.6oz) orzo
- 200 g (7.1oz) macadamia nuts
- 100 g (3.5oz) breadcrumbs
- 100 g (3.5oz) butter, at room temperature
- 1 bunch tarragon, leaves picked
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked
- 1 bunch of coriander, leaves picked
- 2 lemons, zest only
- 25 ml (0.9fl oz) red wine vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves
- 100 g (3.5oz) capers
- Start by preparing the crust.
- Put 75g of butter into a pan and heat until it begins to foam.
- Add the macadamias to the pan and toast until fragrant.
- Remove from the heat and blend with the remaining 25g butter and the breadcrumbs.
- Roll the blended crust mixture between 2 sheets of parchment paper, to a thickness of 6mm.
- Place on a tray and refrigerate until required.
- To make the salsa verde: blend the fresh herbs with the olive oil, lemon zest and garlic.
- Stir through the red wine vinegar and put to one side.
- Bring a pan of salted water to the boil, add the orzo and cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently so that it doesnt stick.
- Season the cod and cook in a steamer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the steamer and set aside.
- Remove the crust from the fridge and place on a work surface.
- Lay each piece of fish onto the crust, skin-side down.
- Cut around the fillet, making sure the crust exactly fits the surface of the fish, and flip over so that the crust is now on top.
- Cook under a hot grill for up to 5 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.
- When the orzo is cooked, drain and stir through the salsa verde and capers.
- Divide between plates, place a piece of crusted cod on top and serve straight away.
black cod, orzo, nuts, breadcrumbs, butter, tarragon, flatleaf parsley, coriander, lemons, garlic, capers
Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/46517/macadamia-crusted-black-cod-fillet-recipe (may not work)