Steamed Cod and Mussels with Carrot and Orange Butter

Cod and mussels served with an orange-carrot reduction, broccoli, and crispy batter scraps for a sumptuous meal for one.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 2845.2 kcals 2845.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 145.8 grams 145.8 grams
Fat 218.1 grams 218.1 grams
Protein 72.4 grams 72.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Yeast
dried
Dairy
150
g
50
g
50
g
Unsalted Butter
for cooking broccoli
Fruits
1
piece
Orange
zest only
1
piece
Lime
kaffir or normal, zest only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
500
ml
250
ml
Orange Juice
or blood orange juice
300
ml
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
1
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Seafood
120
g
Cod Loin
one portion
300
g
Vegetables

Steps

  • Boil carrot and orange juice in a saucepan until reduced to 60ml.
  • Mix the reduced juice with 150g butter, orange zest, and seasoning.
  • Salt the cod for three minutes, then wash and pat dry.
  • Steam mussels in a covered pan until open, then remove from shells.
  • Chop the mussels and season them with lime zest.
  • Steam the cod for eight minutes and brush with melted butter.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 190°C.
  • Whisk yeast, beer, and flour into a smooth batter and rest for five minutes.
  • Fry small amounts of batter until crisp and drain on paper towels.
  • Blanch broccoli in boiling water and refresh in cold water.
  • Sauté the broccoli in 50g of butter for two minutes.
  • Plate the butter and mussels, topped with cod, broccoli, and batter scraps.