Pan-roasted cod is a classic dish that can be elevated with the addition of caramelized fennel and pears. The sweetness of the pears and the savory flavor of the fennel complement the mild, flaky cod perfectly. This dish is simple to prepare and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. We'll also provide recipes for Roasted Lemon Potatoes and Sautéed Spinach with Garlic, two perfect sides to complete your meal. For dessert, try our recipe for Poached Pears with Vanilla Sauce, a light and refreshing way to end your meal.
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PAN ROAST OF COD, PEARS & CARAMELIZED FENNEL RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by ltrodrigu
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To Marinate Fish: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, salt and pepper. Rub marinade into cod fillets. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook. To Make Vegetables: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut fennel bulbs lengthwise into 8 parts each. In a large ovenproof skillet or flameproof roasting pan, toss cut fennel with red onions, garlic cloves, lemon slices, coriander seeds, whole fennel seeds and extra-virgin olive oil. (Two skillets or pans can be used if necessary.) Place in oven and cook 25 minutes. Add pears, salt,black pepper and fish or vegetable stock to skillet and continue to roast until vegetables are tender and deeply caramelized, 20-30 minutes more. Remove from oven and cover loosely with foil. Increase oven temperature to highest setting. Place a baking sheet in oven for 5 minutes. Place cod fillets on hot baking sheet and cook until juices from fish turn from clear to opaque, 10-20 minutes depending on thickness of fillets. Remove from oven and transfer fillets to a large platter and keep warm. Remove foil and reheat vegetables in oven until very hot, about 5 minutes. To serve, place vegetables around fish and sprinkle with fennel pollen. Garnish with ½ cup chopped mixture of fennel fronds, parsley and chives.
PAN ROAST OF COD, PEARS AND CARAMELIZED FENNEL
Steps:
- Marinate fish: In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt and½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Rub marinade into 4 pounds cod fillets, skins removed. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook. Prepare vegetables: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Remove stalks and outer layers from 3 large bulbs fennel, and cut bulbs lengthwise into 8 parts each (reserve fronds for garnish). In a large ovenproof skillet or flameproof roasting pan, toss cut fennel with 4 large red onions, cut into 8 wedges each, 1 head garlic, broken into cloves and peeled, 2 lemons, sliced into thin rounds and seeds removed, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon whole fennel seeds and ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil. (Two skillets or pans can be used if necessary.) Place in oven and cook 25 minutes. Add 3 fairly hard pears, peeled, cored and cut into 4 wedges each, salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste and ¼ cup fish stock (vegetable stock or water can be substituted) to skillet and continue to roast until vegetables are tender and deeply caramelized, 20-30 minutes more. Remove from oven and cover loosely with foil. Increase oven temperature to highest setting. Place a baking sheet in oven for 5 minutes. Place cod fillets on hot baking sheet and cook until juices from fish turn from clear to opaque, 10-20 minutes depending on thickness of fillets. Remove from oven and transfer fillets to a large platter and keep warm. Remove foil and reheat vegetables in oven until very hot, about 5 minutes. To serve, place vegetables around fish and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon fennel pollen (optional). Garnish with ½ cup chopped mixture of fennel fronds, parsley and chives.
CARAMELIZED FENNEL
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Put the fennel in boiling salted water for about 7 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Drain and arrange in one layer on a baking pan. Drizzle some extra-virgin olive oil on the fennel and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Sprinkle the cheese and bread crumbs on the fennel. Roast in the oven until golden brown, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
COD WITH FENNEL & FINGERLING POTATOES RECIPE - (3.6/5)
Provided by á-4084
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a small saucepan; cover with cold water by 1-inch. Place pan over medium-high; bring to a simmer and cook 1 minute or until potatoes are not quite fully tender. Drain well; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add fennel, onion, garlic, tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; sauté 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add wine, stock, and lemon slices; bring to a simmer. Add potatoes and cod, nestling cod into sauce; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until fish is done. Divide potato mixture evenly among 6 bowls; top each serving with 1 fish fillet. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.
PAN-SEARED COD WITH CREAMY FENNEL RAGOûT
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a 10- to 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer bacon with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil to fat in skillet, then cook fennel with salt and pepper over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add broth, cream, tomatoes, and garlic to fennel and cook, partially covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until fennel is tender and cream is slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
- While fennel cooks, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Season fillets with salt and pepper, then sauté 4 minutes. Turn over and sauté until just cooked through, about 3 minutes more.
- Stir mustard and bacon into fennel ragout and season with salt and pepper. Serve cod over fennel ragout.
ROASTED AND CARAMELIZED PEARS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dessert, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a large bowl with water and squeeze a lemon into it. Peel each pear, leaving a small crown of skin around the stem. Carefully core each, keeping pear intact. As the pears are peeled, place in the water.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- In large nonreactive ovenproof skillet, combine sugar, vinegar and 1/2 cup of water. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until mixture is lightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
- While caramel is cooking, remove pears from water, draining them well. When caramel is done, roll pears in caramel, turning them with 2 wooden spoons. Do not touch caramel. Stand pears up in the pan, place pan in oven, and roast pears about 45 minutes, basting them frequently with caramel in the pan, until they are tender and golden brown. Keep the basting spoon in a dish of warm water to prevent it from getting sticky.
- Using wooden spoons, carefully transfer pears to a rack placed over a sheet of foil, and allow them to drain. Return skillet to top of stove, whisk in the cream and bring to a simmer. Set aside until ready to serve.
- Serve pears with warm sauce and vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt on the side.
Tips:
- Choose the right cod. Look for cod that is firm and white, with no brown spots.
- Sear the cod before roasting. This will help to create a crispy crust and lock in the juices.
- Use ripe pears. This will ensure that they are sweet and juicy.
- Caramelize the fennel. This will bring out its sweetness and add a delicious flavor to the dish.
- Serve immediately. This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
This pan-roasted cod with pears and caramelized fennel is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The cod is cooked to perfection, and the pears and fennel add a touch of sweetness and flavor. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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