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French Cod Salad

Our tested Baked Cod Salad: classic, generous, and balanced with cream and nutmeg. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 529 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook75 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
French Cod Salad
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cream and nutmeg 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. Transfer to the oven and bake until set, bubbling and golden on top.

Stir in the shallots and the rest of the cream and nutmeg flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

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

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