Creamy cod poached with white wine and milk
Delicate cod fillets are gently poached in an exquisite sauce of white wine, milk, and luscious mascarpone. Infused with garlic, chilli, and a squeeze of fresh lemon, it delivers a beautifully balanced, velvety finish. Scatter with fresh basil leaves and serve alongside crusty bread.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil15 ml
- Garlic3 კბილი
- White wine100 ml
- Milk200 ml
Instructions
9 steps- 1
Warm the oil in a pan large enough to accommodate the fish fillets in a single layer.
- 2
Season the fillets with salt and pepper and place in the pan.
- 3
Seal on both sides over a low heat, without colouring the flesh.
- 4
Add the zest, chilli and garlic, and fry gently to allow the flavours to develop, about 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Add the wine and milk, increase the heat and bring to the boil. Reduce to a very gentle simmer and cover, with the lid gaping slightly.
- 6
Poach the fillets until just cooked through, 4-8 minutes, depending on their thickness. When done, the flesh will flake when pressed gently. The sauce will appear slightly curdled.
- 7
Remove from the heat and transfer the fish to warm serving plates. Gently pull off the skin. 8. Add the mascarpone to the pan and stir into the sauce.
- 8
Taste for seasoning and add the basil at the last minute.
- 9
Serve the cod with creamy mash and plenty of sauce spooned over the top.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 250 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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