Creamed Cod Antipasto

A typical Venetian dish called baccalà mantecato (creamed cod) is often served as an antipasto on slices of grilled polenta or small fried bread slices.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • Small baguette cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1/2 lb cod fillet
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large Yukon potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a saute pan and add the baguette slices. Brown them on both sides and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, cook the cod and garlic in milk over medium heat for 10 minutes or until fish easily flakes. Transfer the fish and garlic to a large bowl. Reserve the liquid.
  3. In a separate small pot, boil the potatoes until soft; drain and add to fish.
  4. Add enough of the remaining milk, along with the olive oil, and mash the ingredients until consistency of mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Spread a small amount on top of the browned baguette slices and serve.
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