Cod with Leeks and Lime

Cod with Leeks and Lime 

INGREDIENTS

  •  2 tbps extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 untreated limes
  • 1.3 lbs of leeks (white part only)
  • 1 ecodose water
  • 1.3 lbs of cod fillets
  • Salt and freshly ground white pepper
  • 1/2 lemon (finely grated lemon zest)

 

PREPARATION

  • Add the oil the pot along with the lime juice.
  • Cut the leeks into rings and then sautee them in a pot without the lid for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the ecodose of water, cover the pot and cook for 2 minutes, with the value set at position 1. In the meantime, remove the backbone from the cod illts and cut into pieces (about 2 inches).
  • Once cooked, let the air escaspe from the valve, open the pot and place the cod fillets on top of the leeks.
  • Cover the pot, turn on the heat and cook at position 1 for 45 seconds, once the pot whistles.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, let the air escape from the valve and open the pot.
  • Remove the leeks and the codfish and arrange them on a platter. Let the cooking juice thicken over high heat for a few seconds.
  • Season the fish with a little salt and pepper, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of the cooking juice and serve immediately