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Salt Cod Brandade with Preserved Lemons

February 23, 2024
5
1 Ratings
Photo by Anthony Millet
  • Prep time 1 hour
  • Cook time 30 minutes
  • Serves 12
Author Notes

This Salt Cod Brandade with Preserved Lemons is a delightful creation by Chef Emmanuel Leblay from the renowned restaurant La Pie Qui Couette in Nimes, located in the sunny south of France. It's a dish that brings together creamy salt cod blended with tender potatoes, infused with garlic and cream, and topped with tangy preserved lemon zest. It's a culinary masterpiece that combines flavors of the sea with the bright citrusy notes of preserved lemons for a truly special dining experience. —damianotrulli

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 500 grams desalted cod
  • 500 grams potatoes
  • 30 milliliters cream
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 2 pieces organic lemons
  • 40 milliliters olive oil
Directions
  1. Peel and dice the potatoes, then cook them over low heat with the cream and garlic until tender
  2. Remove bones from the cod and cook it with 1/3 milk and 2/3 water, drain when it reaches a boil
  3. In a blender, combine the cooked potatoes and cod, gradually adding olive oil until creamy.
  4. Wash the lemons, wrap them in plastic wrap, and immerse them in water for 40 minutes over low heat. Cut them in half and remove the pulp. Finely dice the peel and mix it with olive oil.
  5. Serve the brandade topped with preserved lemon zest and a drizzle of olive oil for a flavorful and elegant dish. Enjoy!

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1 Review

anthony February 23, 2024
easy and flavoured