Lunch or dinner
Fried Cod with Pistachio Sauce
4
30 minutes
An easy recipe to bring something different to your summer table!
Ingredients
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4 fillets desalted cod
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150 g flour
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50 g cornstarch
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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500 ml STAR extra virgin olive oil
For the pistachio sauce
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40 g shelled pistachios
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1 small clove of garlic
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A sprig of fresh parsley
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½ lemon
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1 tablespoon water
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30 ml STAR extra virgin olive oil
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Salt and pepper
Instructions
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1.
Dry the cod very well with paper towels.
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2.
Prepare the sauce by blending the pistachios together with the garlic, parsley, lemon juice and a tablespoon of water until it forms a thick paste. Gradually add the extra virgin olive oil while continuing to blend, until the sauce is creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
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3.
Mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, and a pinch of pepper in a bowl.
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4.
Dredge the pieces of cod in the mixture, making sure they are well coated on all sides.
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5.
Heat plenty of extra virgin olive oil in a deep frying pan or saucepan, to about 170-175 ºC. Fry the cod in small batches for 4-5 minutes until it is golden brown and crispy on the outside. Remove and set to drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
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6.
Serve immediately with the pistachio sauce on top or on the side.
Products used
Olive oils
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
