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Harissa cod with tahini sauce

A delicious recipe for Harissa cod with tahini sauce.

Ingredients

  • Serves 4.

  • For the cod;:

  • 500g cod fillet, cut into 50g portions

  • 3g sea salt

  • 2g black peppercorns

  • 60g clear honey

  • 30g rose harissa

  • 2 medium oranges, zested and juiced 50g sesame seeds

  • For the broccoli;:

  • 600g tenderstem broccoli

  • 15g garlic, peeled and minced

  • 60g tahini paste

  • 90ml water

  • 90g preserved lemon paste

  • 3g black peppercorns

  • 5g salt

  • 90g extra virgin olive oil

  • Adults need around 2000Kcal/8400kJ a day

    Typical values per portion: Energy 272Kcal/1137kJ

Method

  • 1. To make the cod; Season cod with salt and freshly cracked pepper.

  • 2. Mix together the honey, harissa, zest and juice of the oranges.

  • 3. In a frying pan over a medium high heat, add oil. Once hot add the cod and cook for 2-3 mins on oneside, then pour orange glaze over the cod. The mixture should bubble fiercely and become thick and sticky. Using a spoon, baste the fish with the mixture and, so that as it thickens it coats the fish to glaze it evenly.

  • 4. Serve with the broccoli in a tahini sauce and preserved lemon. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

  • 5. To make the broccoli; In a bowl add the tahini and lukewarm water and stir to loosen the tahini. Addthe preserved lemon paste, garlic, freshly cracked pepper and mix to combine.

  • 6. In a pot on medium high heat bring salted water to the boil. Blanch the broccoli for 5 mins then drainand transfer to a bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil, tahini sauce and toss together to coat.