Chef’s Corner
Amazon Cod with Pomegranate and Plum Jus
Yields 4 servings
Amazon Cod
Cod, 4-6 ounce fillets
Olive oil
Sea salt and pepper
Directions
1
Pre-heat grill pan over medium-high heat,
brush with olive oil
2
Generously season the fish with salt and
pepper
3
Grill on both sides until done, approximately
3-4
minutes per side
4
Serve with plum jus sauce
Pomegranate and Plum Jus
Pickled Plums
4
dried plums, diced small
2
tablespoons rice vinegar
2
tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼
teaspoon sugar
1
teaspoon mint, finely chopped
1
teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed
1
small red chile pepper, finely chopped
Directions
Mix all and soak overnight under refrigeration
Pomegranate Reduction
1 ½
cups pomegranate juice
½
cup verjus
1
tablespoon shallots
1
tablespoon black peppercorns
4
large Thai basil leaves
Directions
1
Place pomegranate juice, verjus, shallots and
black peppercorns in a pot over medium high
heat, and reduce by one half
2
Remove from stove and steep with Thai basil
for one hour, covered at room temperature
3
Drain plums and place in a blender with the
pomegranate reduction, blend until smooth
4
Heat for serving and adjust seasoning with
salt and pepper, to taste
Gerry McLoughlin
is the Senior
Manager of Food and Beverage Design
and Executive Chef within United’s
culinary team. With more than 30
years of culinary experience, Chef
Gerry oversees development of
United’s menus throughout the
world. He is also a member of the
the American Culinary Federation.
Chef’s Tip
Verjus is an acidic, sour liquid made from
unripe fruit. It is used in sauces to heighten
flavor, much like the use of lemon juice
or vinegar. If verjus is not available, use
unflavored rice wine vinegar or dry white
wine as a substitute.
CHEERS!
Courtesy of Doug Frost, Master Sommelier and Master of Wine
Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Western Cape |
With an emphasis upon citrus (and less upon the herbal
side of the Sauvignon grape), this South African wine is refreshing and bracing. As citrus flavors are excellent
with fish, this wine would be a great pairing with this recipe.
