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Cod and Broccoli
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Serves 4-6
Ingredients for Stock:
6 cod fillets, frozen cod may be used.
8 cups water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
4 sprigs parsley
3 bay leaves
2 stalks celery
1 large onion quartered
15 peppercorns
2 teaspoons salt
Preparation of Stock:
Stock will be used to poach/steam cod fillets. Add above ingredients to stock pot filled with enough water to cover fish. Bring to boil - turn down heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not add fish yet.
Poaching:
Bring stock to a boil again. Turn heat down immediately.
Place cod into stock. Cod requires short cook time on low heat.
When fish is flaky remove it with spatula.
Strain stock and retain for later use. Some stock will be needed for cream sauce.
Leftover stock can be frozen and utilized in making Seafood Soup.
Ingredients for Béchamel/Cream Sauce:
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon minced onions
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk or substitute
1 cup milk with 1 cup whole cream
1/2 cup sliced sun dried tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar, plus extra for garnish
Fish bouillon to taste, if needed
Freshly ground white pepper
Salt to taste
A small touch cayenne pepper to give cream sauce a slight kick.
A light sprinkle of paprika
Preparation of Sauce
Melt butter in saucepan.
Add flour gradually while stirring.
Add 1 tablespoon minced onions.
Add 1-cup strained fish stockgradually while stirring.
Add milk slowly while stirring.
Bring to a slow boil.
Add sun dried tomatoes.
Add whole cream as needed when sauce is fully cooked.
Add mushrooms.
Add shredded cheese.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Small touch cayenne pepper.
Bring to boil for a few minutes while stirring and let rest. If sauce is too thick add fish stock.
Vegetables:
2 packages frozen broccoli (or 2 lbs fresh)
8 ounces canned mushrooms
1/2 cup thinly sliced red peppers
Steam broccoli and red pepper together.
Place broccoli, red pepper strips and cod in baking dish and pour cream sauce over. Garnish with shredded cheese, broccoli spears, red pepper strips and a light sprinkle paprika.
Place in oven 350° F. for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serve with salad and garlic bread.
Norwegian Cod and Broccoli in cream sauce will surely please the seafood lover in you.
In Norway, versatile, lean and tasty cod is a popular food similar that of the popularity of chicken in the USA.
Cod can be baked, fried, boiled, broiled, poached, deep fried and used in casseroles.
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