Bacalao en Costra de Parmesano con Salsa de Mantequilla de Tomates Cherry Confitados

This recipe of Cod in Parmesan Crust with Confit Cherry Tomato Butter Sauce combines baked cod with parmesan crust and confit cherry tomatoes. It is a delicious option to prepare at home and share at a special meal without overcomplicating things.

Ingredients

For the fish

• 4 fillets of fresh cod or firm white fish (180 to 200 g each)
• 2 cucharaditas de sal de grano
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• ¾ cup of finely grated parmesan cheese
• ¾ cup of panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cucharadas de perejil italiano finamente picado
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

For the confit tomatoes

• 2 cups of colorful cherry tomatoes
• 5 cloves of whole garlic, peeled
• ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil
• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 1 cucharadita de sal de grano
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the sauce

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons of the oil where the tomatoes were cooked
• 2 cucharadas de jugo de limón amarillo
• ¼ cup of fresh basil leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step preparation

Step 1: Confit the tomatoes

1. Preheat the oven to 150 °C.
2. Place the cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves in a baking dish.
3. Add the olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Bake for 40 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft, slightly wrinkled, and very aromatic.
5. Reserve both the tomatoes and the cooking oil.

Paso 2: Preparar la costra

1. In a bowl, mix the parmesan, panko, and parsley.
2. Pat the fish fillets perfectly dry and season them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Spread a very thin layer of Dijon mustard on top.
4. Press the parmesan mixture to uniformly cover each fillet.

Step 3: Bake the fish

1. Raise the oven temperature to 200 °C.
2. Place the fillets on a lightly greased baking sheet.
3. Drizzle a little olive oil over the crust.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.
5. During the last minute, you can turn on the broiler to achieve a perfect golden brown.

Paso 4: Preparar la salsa

1. En una sartén derrite la mantequilla.
2. Add the white wine and let it reduce for 2 minutes.
3. Add two tablespoons of the aromatic oil from the confit tomatoes.
4. Incorporate the lemon juice.
5. Add the cherry tomatoes and confit garlic.
6. Cook for only one minute to integrate the flavors.
7. Turn off the heat and add the fresh basil.

Paso 5: Presentación

1. Serve a spoonful of the sauce at the bottom of the plate.
2. Place the cod fillet on top.
3. Distribute some tomatoes and garlic cloves around.
4. Finish with fresh basil leaves, a little more grated parmesan, and a few drops of extra virgin olive oil.

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