French Style Cod and Potatoes
A delicious and easy cod and potato bake flavored with fresh thyme that will take your tastebuds on a trip to France.
Servings
Produce
Garlic (Organic)
2 1 Clove
Yellow Onion (Organic)
1 0.5 Whole
New potatoes
1 0.5 lb
Carrot (Organic)
3 1.5 oz
Thyme
1/4 0.125 oz
Parsley (Organic)
1/4 0.125 oz
Protein & more
Vegetable Broth Paste
2 1 teaspoon
Cod
1 0.5 lb
Pantry items
Olive oil
2 1 tablespoon
Sea salt
1 0.5 teaspoon
Butter, salted
2 1 tablespoon
Flour
2 1 tablespoon
Milk
2 1 tablespoon
Spice mix
Onion powder
1 0.5 teaspoon
Garlic powder
1 0.5 teaspoon
Dried thyme
1/2 0.25 teaspoon
French Style Braise Mix
Dijon mustard
1 0.5 tablespoon
White sugar
2 1 teaspoon
White wine vinegar
1 0.5 tablespoon
Prep ahead (optional)
a. Thinly slice yellow onion. b. Peel carrots, chop into ½" coins. c. Halve new potatoes. d. Mince thyme leaves. e. Finely chop parsley. f. Mince garlic
Instructions
1
Prepare condensed creamy soup:
a. Heat 2 tbsp butter (1 tbsp for 2 person portions) in a small saucepan over low heat. As it begins to melt, add a light drizzle of olive oil. Add 2 tbsp flour (1 tbsp for 2 person portions). Stir to create a paste. Whisk in 2 tbsp milk (1 tbsp for 2 person portions). Continue whisking until a smooth paste is formed.
b. Gradually mix in the condensed creamy soup mix. Add half of the vegetable broth paste and ½ cup water (¼ cup for 2 person portions). Continue cooking on low heat, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
2
Meanwhile sear the cod:
a. Preheat oven to 400°.
b. Chop cod into 1" pieces. Season with ½ tsp salt.
c. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe pan. Add the cod. Cook for about 2 minutes each side or util the cod is lightly browned. Transfer to a plate.
3
Cook the sauce:
a. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the same pan. Add the yellow onion (thinly slice), garlic (mince) and ½ tsp salt. Cook till the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
b. Add the condensed creamy soup, remaining vegetable broth paste, French style braise mix and ½ cup water (¼ cup for 2 person portions). Stir to combine while cooking.
c. Add the new potatoes (halve), carrots (peel, chop ½" coins) and thyme (mince leaves). Cook till it starts to boil.
4
Bake the cod and potatoes:
a. Return cod to the pan. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook for about 12 minutes. Remove cover, stir well and cook for 8 more minutes uncovered.
b. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
5
Serve:
a. Divide cod and potato bake amongst plates. Garnish with parsley (finely chop). Enjoy!
Chef's notes
Use a wooden spoon to scrape out cooked on bits from the base of pan to add an enhanced flavor to the sauce.
This recipe has been adapted from Taste
All spice mixes and dressings made by Inner Chef from scratch with organic ingredients, local when possible.
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