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Elegant Cod Galette with brown butter

The kind of French plate you make on repeat. brown butter, a proper steam, and a finish of fresh herbs.

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Prep20 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Elegant Cod Galette with brown butter
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown butter 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. Steam over simmering water until just tender and vibrant, then dress while warm.

Stir in the dry white wine and the rest of the brown butter flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the carrots 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.

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

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