Poached cod over zucchini noodles with pea shoots
Delicately poached cod rests on buttery lemon zucchini noodles with pea shoots, herb oil, and crisp shallots.
Mediterranean
French
Balanced
High protein
Low carb
Gluten-free
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Language: en
1 servings320 kcal35g protein9g carbs16g fat
Ingredients
- 1 cod fillet (170 g)
- 1 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
- 120 ml fresh pea shoots
- 15 ml basil oil or herb oil
- 5 ml crispy shallots or fried leeks
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 5 ml butter
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini and place them in a colander. Sprinkle with a little salt and let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- In a small pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Season the cod fillet with salt and pepper, then gently poach in the butter with a splash of water for 4-5 minutes per side until flaky.
- In a separate skillet, quickly sauté the zucchini noodles with the basil oil and lemon juice for 1-2 minutes until just tender.
- Place the zucchini noodles in the center of the plate.
- Carefully place the poached cod on top of the noodles.
- Garnish with a handful of fresh pea shoots and a sprinkle of crispy shallots for texture.
Serving Suggestions
Serve immediately with a glass of chilled white wine and an extra drizzle of herb oil around the plate for a restaurant-style presentation.