Cod With Mussels, Chorizo, Fried Croutons, And Saffron Mayonnaise

Serves: 2

Lelia Marks

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

53

Sweetness

55

Sourness

30

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Mayonnaise

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

3 large

Egg

1 cup

Whole Milk

Directions:

1

For saffron mayonaise: Mix lime juice and saffron in small bowl

2

Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally

3

Whisk in mayonnaise, oil, and hot pepper sauce

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Cover and chill at least 4 hours to allow flavors to develop

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DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead

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Keep refrigerated

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Mix lime juice and saffron in small bowl

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Let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally

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Whisk in mayonnaise, oil, and hot pepper sauce

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Cover and chill at least 4 hours to allow flavors to develop

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DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead

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Keep refrigerated

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For mussels: Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat

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Add shallots, garlic, crushed red pepper, and saffron and sauté 4 minutes

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Add wine; bring to boil

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Add mussels and thyme; cover and cook until mussels open, about 5 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open)

17

Strain mussel broth into large saucepan; add chorizo, tomato, roasted pepper, and parsley to liquid

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Remove mussels from shells

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DO AHEAD: Mussels and cooking broth can be made 6 hours ahead

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Cover separately and refrigerate

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Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat

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Add shallots, garlic, crushed red pepper, and saffron and sauté 4 minutes

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Add wine; bring to boil

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Add mussels and thyme; cover and cook until mussels open, about 5 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open)

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Strain mussel broth into large saucepan; add chorizo, tomato, roasted pepper, and parsley to liquid

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Remove mussels from shells

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DO AHEAD: Mussels and cooking broth can be made 6 hours ahead

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Cover separately and refrigerate

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For fried croutons: Pour enough oil into heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 3 inches

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Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan

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Heat oil to 350°F

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Whisk eggs, milk, and cayenne in large bowl

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Add bread; stir to coat

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Let soak 2 minutes

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Drain off excess liquid

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Working in batches, add bread to hot oil and cook until brown, turning as necessary, about 2 minutes

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Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels and drain

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Pour enough oil into heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 3 inches

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Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan

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Heat oil to 350°F

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Whisk eggs, milk, and cayenne in large bowl

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Add bread; stir to coat

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Let soak 2 minutes

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Drain off excess liquid

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Working in batches, add bread to hot oil and cook until brown, turning as necessary, about 2 minutes

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Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels and drain

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Meanwhile, prepare cod: Preheat oven to 350°F

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Bring clam juice and wine to simmer in small saucepan

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Pour into 7x5-inch baking dish

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Add cod pieces to dish; sprinkle with salt and drizzle with oil

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Bake until fish is opaque in center, basting with poaching liquid twice, about 8 minutes

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Bring mussel broth to simmer

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Add mussels and heat through

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Divide mussels and broth among 4 shallow soup bowls

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Top each with piece of cod, 3 croutons, and dollop of saffron mayonnaise

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V Preheat oven to 350°F

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Bring clam juice and wine to simmer in small saucepan

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Pour into 7x5-inch baking dish

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Add cod pieces to dish; sprinkle with salt and drizzle with oil

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Bake until fish is opaque in center, basting with poaching liquid twice, about 8 minutes

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Bring mussel broth to simmer

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Add mussels and heat through

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Divide mussels and broth among 4 shallow soup bowls

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Top each with piece of cod, 3 croutons, and dollop of saffron mayonnaise

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