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Cod Flan on Artichoke Cream

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe for cod flan on artichoke cream with an Italian touch. Here’s how to do it:

Ingredients

For the cod flan:

  • 400 g of fresh or frozen cod
  • 2 eggs
  • 200 ml of fresh cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Butter for greasing the molds

For the artichoke cream:

  • 400 g of artichoke hearts (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 200 ml of vegetable broth
  • 50 ml of fresh cream
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Cod flan:

  1. Start with the cod flan. If the cod is frozen, let it thaw completely.
  2. Once thawed, cut it into coarse pieces, removing any bones and skin.
  3. Put the cod in the blender, add the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper as needed.
  4. Blend everything until you get a homogeneous mixture.
  5. Prepare individual flan molds by greasing them with a little butter and pour the cod mixture into the molds.
  6. Cook in a bain-marie in the oven at 180 °C for about 25-30 minutes or until the flans are firm to the touch.
  7. Let it cool slightly before unmolding.

Artichoke cream:

  1. Clean the shallots and garlic and chop them finely.
  2. In a pan, sauté the shallot and garlic with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until golden.
  3. Add the artichoke hearts cut into pieces and let them flavor briefly.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and cook on medium-low heat until the artichokes are tender.
  5. Transfer everything to the blender and blend until smooth.
  6. Return the cream to the pan, add the cream, adjust the salt and pepper, and let it thicken over low heat for a few minutes.

To serve, place some artichoke cream at the bottom of each plate and gently lay the unmolded cod flan on top. If you like, you can garnish with some fresh herbs or a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Curiosity

The cod flan is a sophisticated dish that works well as an appetizer or main course in an elegant dinner. The artichoke cream, with its delicate and slightly sweet taste, pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the cod, creating an excellent combination. In Italy, artichokes are very popular and often used in the kitchen to accompany meat or fish dishes.

Cod Flan on Artichoke Cream