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Butter Poached Cod with Tarragon Aioli

Butter Poached Cod with Tarragon Aioli for Easy Elegance

Butter Poached Cod with Tarragon Aioli is an indulgent dish that transforms weeknight dinners into elegant affairs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 1 ½ lb Cod Fresh, thawed if frozen
  • 1 ½ sticks Unsalted Butter For making clarified butter
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Plus an additional ¼ tsp for seasoning
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground recommended
  • 1 Red or Green Chili Optional, for heat
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Tarragon Substitute with oregano or parsley if desired
  • 2 cloves Garlic Smashed
For the Tarragon Aioli
  • 1 large Egg Fresh
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Fresh
  • 4 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup Canola Oil Neutral flavor
  • ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Good quality recommended
  • Chives For serving, or substitute with other herbs

Equipment

  • Medium skillet
  • Food processor
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make Clarified Butter by melting 1 ½ sticks of unsalted butter in a medium skillet over low heat for about 5 minutes. Skim off the foam left behind.
  2. Sauté Aromatics by adding three sprigs of fresh tarragon and two smashed cloves of garlic to the skillet. Allow warming for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Poach the Cod by cutting 1 ½ pounds of cod into 3-4 pieces, seasoning with 1 tsp kosher salt and ¼ tsp black pepper. Submerge in butter and cover, cooking for 6-10 minutes.
  4. Prepare Tarragon Aioli by blending 1 egg, 1 minced garlic clove, and 4 tsp lemon juice in a food processor. Gradually drizzle in ½ cup canola oil until thick.
  5. Finish Aioli by incorporating ½ cup extra virgin olive oil and season to taste. Aioli is ready to serve.
  6. Serve and Garnish by transferring the poached cod to plates, drizzling with remaining butter, and topping with tarragon aioli and chopped chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure fresh ingredients are used for optimal flavor. Do not overcrowd the skillet while poaching for best results.

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