Recipe
Scandinavian Black Cod Salad
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Preparation time : 0 Min
Cooking time : 0 Min
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Ingredients
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- 6 medium red potatoes, with skins, washed
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons red vinegar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 bunch parsley, leaves only, chopped
- 2 teaspoons pureed garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Dash of white pepper
- Brine:
- 1 cup hickory chips
- 1/2 cup coarse salt
- 1/2 large onion, sliced
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 2.5 cm (1 1-inch) length fresh ginger, sliced thinly
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1/4 teaspoon whole allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 cups water
- 6 (3 kg / 6-ounce) black cod fillets
Preparation
Prepare Potato Salad Vinaigrette:
- Using a mandoline or food processor, slice potatoes across width as thinly as possible. Place in a large bowl and wash in cold, running water until water runs clear.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, bring back to a boil, and remove from heat. Drain in a colander. In a medium bowl, toss potatoes with red onion and reserve.
- Whisk remaining ingredients in a small bowl to form a vinaigrette. Pour over potatoes and onions, and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
Prepare Cod:
- Soak hickory chips in water for an hour. Meanwhile, combine brine ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, strain into a ceramic or glass roasting pan, and chill. When cool, marinate cod fillets about 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Place chips on bottom of a big pot and a rack above them. Cover pot, place on a burner over high heat. When chips start smoking (NOT BURNING!), place fish on rack, cover, and cook over moderate heat 10 minutes, or until just cooked through. Transfer fish to a platter, cover with plastic wrap and chill.
- To serve, line 6 serving plates with a thin layer of Potato Salad Vinaigrette. Cover each with a chilled fish fillet and serve.
