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Hamburg Style Seared Cod With Mustard Leek Sauce

Name: Hamburg Style Seared Cod With Mustard Leek Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 4 fillets cod fillets, 150g each; 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts, washed and sliced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup halal vegetable broth; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp German whole grain mustard; 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

A rich Northern German seared cod dish featuring tender white fish coated in a velvety leek and whole-grain mustard reduction.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

Pan Basting

Spoonings pan sauce continuously over cooking fish to maintain moisture and infuse deep flavor.

Instructions

Step 1: Pat cod fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Step 3: Add cod fillets to the pan and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaking easily, then transfer to a warm plate.

Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, melt butter in the same skillet, and cook sliced leeks for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.

Step 5: Whisk whole grain mustard, halal vegetable broth, and heavy cream into the leeks, simmering gently for 4 minutes until thickened.

Step 6: Return seared cod fillets to the skillet, baste with mustard sauce, garnish with fresh dill, and serve immediately.

Cooking tips

Clean leeks thoroughly between layers to remove trapped dirt before slicing.
Do not let the sauce boil rapidly after adding heavy cream to prevent curdling.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by German; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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