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Cod Side in pomegranate and mint

Our tested Charred Cod Side: herb-heavy, generous, and balanced with pomegranate and mint. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.6 from 1,363 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook15 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Cod Side in pomegranate and mint
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the pomegranate and mint elements, and pat the cod dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the cod. Cook over a fierce heat until well charred in patches, then finish through.

Stir in the sumac and the rest of the pomegranate and mint flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the kale along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped parsley and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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