Sourdough Cod Cheeks with Spicy Pea Salsa

Crispy sourdough-breaded cod cheeks served alongside a zesty, spicy pea and crème fraîche salsa.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 629.1 kcals 2516.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.1 grams 168.2 grams
Fat 38 grams 152 grams
Protein 29.7 grams 118.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
free-range, lightly beaten
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
unwaxed, finely grated zest only
1
piece
Lemon Wedges
for serving
2
piece
Limes
juice only
GrainsCereals
150
g
Sourdough Bread
stale, roughly chopped
NutsSeeds
3
tbsp
Mint Leaves
roughly chopped
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
1
piece
Vegetable Oil
for deep-frying
1
piece
Beef Dripping
optional for frying
Seafood
20
piece
Cod Cheeks
cleaned, membranes removed
Vegetables
300
g
Peas
frozen, defrosted
2
piece
Green Chillies
de-seeded and roughly chopped

Steps

  • Blend sourdough bread into crumbs in a food processor, add lemon zest, pulse, and transfer to a bowl.
  • Season flour with salt and pepper on a plate and beat eggs in a separate bowl.
  • Bread the cod cheeks by coating in flour, then egg, then sourdough crumbs, and chill in the fridge.
  • Process peas, mint, chillies, lime juice, and crème fraîche into a rough paste and chill.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 190°C.
  • Fry cod cheeks in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Serve the cod cheeks on a platter with lemon wedges and the pea salsa.