Ingredients
- 175 gm Butter, cubed (6oz)
- 2 x Shallots, finely minced Salt and freshly grnd black pepper
- 6 Tbsp. White wine vinegar
- 125 ml White wine, (4fl ounce)
- 125 ml Fish or possibly vegetable stock, (4fl ounce)
- 4 x Cod, (6-8oz) fillets (175g-250g)
- 1 x 275 gram who green beans, (9oz)
- 1 tsp Fresh parsley, minced
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Cod In Butter Sauce With Green Beans
Servings: 4
Directions
- To make the sauce, heat 25g (1oz) of the butter and add in the shallots, salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2 min till softened.
- Add in the vinegar and wine and reduce by three-quarters.
- Add in the stock, and again reduce by three-quarters.
- Bring to simmering point and whisk in the butter, a few pcs at a time.
- Check the seasoning and strain through a sieve.
- Meanwhile, steam the fish, covered, over a pan of boiling water for 6-8 min.
- Cook the beans according to pack instructions.
- To serve, place the beans onto each plate, top with the cod fillets and pour the butter sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle over the minced parsley and serve immediately.
- NOTES : The combination of the light, subtle flavours make this a simple but exquisite dish.
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