Chef Chuck's Baked Cod with Creamed Pea Sauce

Merluzzo al Forno in Salsa Verde


A fresh and simple way to make cod fish taste delicious. Baked with grated potatoes, panko, olive oil, salt and pepper served on a bed of creamy pea sauce. A light and healthy dish, with a beautiful presentation.


Baked Cod with Creamed Pea Sauce


2 pieces cod
1 potato
panko breadcrumbs
olive oil
salt and pepper
Sauce
3/4 cup peas
4 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons heavy cream
salt and pepper


Wash and pat dry cod, arrange in a baking dish, lined with aluminum foil. Peel and grate a potato, spread on top along with a sprinkle of panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, broil for 3-4 minutes to brown the top.
Sauce
In a small pot heat water and peas add olive oil, cream, salt and pepper. In a blender or a hand blender puree the peas to a creamy consistency. If needed add more water. Pour a small amount of creamed pea sauce on plate, place fish on top. Serves 2