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Chorizo Cream Cod

Chorizo Cream Cod

Chorizo Cream Cod recipe with creamy smashed potatoes. A smoky, spicy sauce makes this elegant dinner easy and ready in under 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets cod skin-on or off, about 6 oz each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 100 g Spanish chorizo mild or spicy, diced
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 1 shallot shallot or small onion finely chopped
  • 800 g Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 50 g butter
  • 50 ml heavy cream or milk

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling potatoes
  • Potato masher or fork
  • Medium saucepan
  • Immersion blender or small food processor
  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Peel and quarter potatoes, then boil them in salted water until tender.
  2. Drain the potatoes and smash them with a fork or potato masher, then fold in butter and cream.
  3. Heat olive oil in a saucepan and soften chopped shallot.
  4. Add diced chorizo to the saucepan and cook until aromatic, then pour in heavy cream and simmer.
  5. Blend the sauce until smooth with an immersion blender, then set aside.
  6. Pat cod fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and sear in a hot skillet with olive oil for 3-4 minutes per side until cooked through.
  7. Plate the smashed potatoes, top with cod fillets, and generously spoon over the chorizo cream sauce.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 32gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish is adaptable; consider substituting with different seafood, chicken, or even a vegetarian twist using smoked paprika. Leftovers can be stored separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days. Reheat gently for best results!
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