Cod Grilled with a Saffron and Shellfish Broth
12 raw mussels
3cm thick cod fillet
200g olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery, finely chopped
1 fennel bulb, finely sliced
1 garlic clove
10 very ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
150 ml fish stock
100ml white wine
Small pinch of saffron strands
For the rouille:
4 tbsp home-made mayonnaise
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red chilli, finely chopped
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp ketchup
1. Preheat the grill. Rub the skin of the cod with olive oil and season liberally with salt and freshly ground pepper.
2. Place the cod low down under the grill and grill for 12-15 minutes without turning.
3. Meanwhile, in a heavy-based frying pan sweat the carrot, celery, onion and fennel in olive oil over a low heat for 5 minutes until softened, stirring often.
4. Add in the garlic and tomatoes, mixing well.
5. Add in the fish stock and a splash of white wine and bring to the boil.
6. Add in the saffron, clams and mussels. Cook for 3 minutes, then remove from direct heat.
7. Meanwhile, make the rouille. In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the cayenne, cumin, garlic, chilli, lemon zest and juice and ketchup.
8. Place the grilled cod in a deep bowl, spoon the shellfish broth around the fish and spoon over some rouille.
9. Serve at once.
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