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Grilled Cod Mash

The kind of Moroccan plate you make on repeat. preserved lemon and olive, a proper grill, and a finish of fresh herbs.

5.0 from 1,094 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Grilled Cod Mash
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the preserved lemon and olive 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. Grill over a medium-high heat, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked through.

Stir in the couscous and the rest of the preserved lemon and olive flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes 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 coriander and serve while hot.

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

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