Our tested Crispy Cod Broth: spiced, generous, and balanced with tahini and lemon. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.
Free to cook
Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tahini and lemon elements, and pat the cod dry so it colours well.
Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Turn up the heat and add the cod. Fry until deeply crisp and golden, then drain on paper and season straight away.
Stir in the za'atar and the rest of the tahini and lemon flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.
Add the red onion along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.
Finish with the chopped mint and serve while hot.
Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.
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