Broiled Cod, Paired with White Beans, Tomatoes, and Truffle-Infused Oil
Get ready to impress your friends with this simple yet flavorful dish inspired by Chef Eric Ripert from Le Bernadin. This Roasted Cod with White Beans, Tomato, and Truffle Oil recipe is a quick and easy meal that'll be a hit at any dinner party.
Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 can of cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tbsp of truffle oil
- 1 tsp of dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cannellini beans, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Sprinkle both sides of the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
- Roast the cod in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
- To serve, place each cod fillet on a plate atop a bed of the white bean and tomato mixture. Drizzle with truffle oil and garnish with chopped parsley.
Enjoy this delicious and elegant dish with a side of your favorite vegetables, and top it off with a rich, full-bodied white wine like Olivier Leflaive Pugliny-Montrachet from France for an unforgettable dining experience. Bon appétit!
- For added depth of flavor, consider incorporating a dash of Bernadin's famous shallot vinegar into the white bean and tomato mixture before serving.
- Based on this delicious Roasted Cod recipe from Chef Ripert, experimenting with alternative types of fish such as halibut or sea bass could yield equally impressive results.
- To ensure a smooth and stress-free dinner party, make sure to have a credit line available for the purchase of any special ingredients or additional wine that might be needed.
