Sauteed Cod with Creamed Corn and Summer Succotash
- 1 1/2 pounds fava beans, shelled, or 1 1/2 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
- 2 large ears corn, kernels cut from cob (about 2 cups)
- 1 large tomato, seeded, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 7 large ears corn, kernels cut from cob (about 7 cups)
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 6- to 8-ounce pieces cod fillets
- Cook beans in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon or strainer, transfer beans to colander; reserve cooking water.
- Rinse beans with cold water.
- If using fava beans, peel off outer skins and discard.
- Add corn kernels to reserved cooking water and cook until just tender, about 1 minute.
- Drain.
- Return beans and corn to same saucepan.
- Mix in tomato, Italian parsley and extra-virgin olive oil.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.
- Let stand covered at room temperature.
- Rewarm over low heat before serving.)
- Place 4 cups corn kernels in processor.
- Puree until liquid is released from corn, about 3 minutes (mixture will still be coarse).
- Transfer pureed corn to strainer set over large measuring cup.
- Press on solids in strainer to extract at least 3/4 cup juice; discard solids.
- Transfer corn juice to medium saucepan.
- Stir over medium heat just until juice begins to thicken, about 45 seconds (do not boil or juice may curdle).
- Add remaining 3 cups corn kernels and whipping cream to saucepan and stir just until corn is heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove creamed corn from heat; cover to keep warm.
- Pour enough vegetable oil into heavy large skillet to reach depth of 1/4 inch.
- Heat over high heat.
- Sprinkle cod fillets with salt and pepper.
- Add fillets to skillet and cook until golden brown and center of each fillet is just opaque, about 4 minutes per side.
- Divide creamed corn equally among 4 plates.
- Top each serving with sauteed cod fillet.
- Spoon succotash atop each fillet and serve.
fava beans, corn, tomato, fresh italian parsley, extravirgin olive oil, corn, whipping cream, vegetable oil, cod fillets
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sauteed-cod-with-creamed-corn-and-summer-succotash-103887 (may not work)