Pan-Seared Cod with Preserved-Lemon Aioli
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 preserved lemon, peel only, finely chopped (see Note)
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tablespoon water
- Pinch of cayenne
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Four 6-ounce skinless cod fillets
- 1/4 cup Wondra flour
- In a blender, puree the mayonnaise with the preserved lemon, garlic, water, cayenne and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Season the aioli with salt and pepper and scrape it into a small bowl.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper and dust with the flour.
- Cook the fish over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden on the outside and white throughout, about 10 minutes total.
- Transfer the cod to plates and serve with the lemon aioli.
mayonnaise, lemon, garlic, water, cayenne, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, cod fillets, wondra flour
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pan-seared-cod-preserved-lemon-aioli (may not work)