Ciao Chow Linda

Codfish and Corn

Author: Ciao Chow Linda

Ingredients

• 1 lb – 1 1/4 lb. codfish

• salt, pepper to season

• flour to lightly dust the fish

• 2 or 3 ears of fresh corn

• 1/2 cup diced red pepper

• 1/4 shallot, minced

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 more tablespoons butter

• minced parsley

Instructions

1. Remove the corn from the cobs and set aside.

2. Season the fish with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with flour.

3. Place the olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet and bring to high heat.

4. Gently place the fish pieces into the pan and sear until browned on one side.

5. Remove the fish from the pan, reserving them on a platter with the seared side facing up.

6. Add the red pepper and shallot to the pan and cook for one minute.

7. Add another tablespoon of butter to the pan, along with the corn, the salt and pepper and minced parsley.

8. Stir for one minute, then push the vegetables to the edges of the pan.

9. Add the remaining butter to the center space of the pan, then place the fish in the center, with the seared side up.

10. Turn the heat to low-medium and place a lid on top.

11. Continue cooking for five to eight minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.