Cod With Fried Egg And Mushrooms

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 None shallots, peeled and finely diced
• 2 None celery stalks, sliced
• 1 tbsp flour
• 3/4 cup chicken stock
• 2 stems thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 1/3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 4 slices bacon
• 4 tbsp oil
• 9 oz mushrooms
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 4 None cod fillets, skin on (about 6 oz each)
• 1/2 bunch chives, sliced
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 4 None eggs

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Saute the shallots and celery for 2 mins. Sprinkle with flour and cook 30 seconds. Add the stock and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 mins. Add the cream and bring to a boil. Remove the thyme. Puree the sauce with an immersion blender. Strain sauce through a sieve. Add the lemon juice and season to taste.
2. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for about 20 mins or until tender.
3. Cook the bacon in a medium skillet until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in the skillet on medium heat. Cook the mushrooms for 2 mins. Season to taste. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp of sugar and cook until caramelized, stirring. Add the vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 mins.
4. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the fish, skin side down, for 3-4 mins. Turn and cook on the other side for 5-6 mins. Drain the potatoes. Add the sauce and lightly crush the potatoes. Stir in the chives.
5. For the eggs, heat oil in a deep skillet to about 350u0b0F. Break the eggs individually into a ladle and slide them into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 mins. Drain on paper towels. To serve, stack potatoes, cod, some mushrooms and an egg on each plate. Serve with remaining mushrooms.

butter, shallots, celery stalks, flour, chicken stock, thyme, heavy cream, lemon juice, potatoes, bacon, oil, mushrooms, sugar, balsamic vinegar, cod fillets, chives, vegetable oil, eggs

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