Pan Seared Pacific Cod with Cilantro Vinaigrette and Creamed Corn

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TOTAL TIME: 47 min
Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 22 min
 
YIELD: 4 servings
LEVEL: Easy

ingredients

CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE:
    FISH:
    • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 (6-ounce) Pacific cod fillets
    • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
    CREAMED CORN:
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 3 ears fresh corn, husks removed, kernels cut off the cob and milk scraped from the cob with the back of a knife
    • 2 cloves garlic, grated
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
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    Directions

    Creamed Corn, for serving, recipe follows

    For the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, combine cilantro, garlic, lemon zest and juice and season with salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking to incorporate all the ingredients. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper, if necessary, and set aside.

    For the fish: Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet placed over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the cod with salt and pepper. Once the pan is hot, sear the cod for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side. Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Once the butter has melted, flip the cod and finish cooking it on the other side, 3 to 4 minutes more, or until just cooked through.

    To plate: Place a spoonful of Creamed Corn onto a plate. Set a piece of fish over the corn and spoon over the cilantro vinaigrette.

    Wine suggestion for this recipe:
    Pinot Grigio

    In a large saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the corn kernels and corn milk to the pan, as well as the garlic. Season the corn with salt and pepper and saute for 5 minutes. Add the cream, bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it has reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes. Once the cream has reduced, remove the pan from the heat. Carefully transfer half of the mixture to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Add the pureed portion back to the pan and place over heat to warm through. Season the creamed corn with salt and pepper.

    Cook's Note: When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

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    • on May 20, 2013

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      Great combo of flavors

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    • on September 01, 2012

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      I made the cod portion of this recipe, substituting flat leaf parsley for the cilantro in the vinaigrette. Pan searing the fish made for beautiful presentation and wonderful taste, especially with the vinaigrette draped overtop. Delicious. I can't wait to make this creamed corn!!

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    • on August 12, 2012

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      This was absolutely amazing!!! I cooked this for my family and they were so impressed and raved about this meal for days afterwards. Making creamed corn was much easier than I thought; from now on I won't be buying it from a can. This tastes much better and without all the added sodium. The cilantro vinaigrette was fantastic as well...so simple yet delicious! Thanks for the recipes!

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