The pollock is a delicious and versatile fish that can be cooked in different ways. If you’re looking for new ideas to savor this delicious fish, here are 5 unique pollock-based recipes you absolutely must know and try. The flavors and techniques used in these recipes are essential for all cooking enthusiasts.
Pollock in Herb Crust
This first recipe highlights the tender flesh of the coley thanks to a refined and fragrant herb crust. You can use fresh herbs of your choice, such as parsley, chives, tarragon, or even coriander.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets of black pollock,
- 100g of breadcrumbs,
- 50g of melted butter,
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil,
- salt and pepper.
Preparation
Mix the breadcrumbs with the melted butter and chopped herbs. Then, place the pollock fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush them with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Then cover them with the herb crust. Finally, bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 15 to 20 minutes.
Pollock with curry and coconut milk
Treat yourself to a culinary journey with this recipe with exotic flavors. The curry sauce and coconut milk mixed with the smoothness of coley create a perfect harmony for the taste buds.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets of coalfish,
- 1 onion,
- 1 tablespoon of curry paste,
- 400ml of coconut milk,
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil,
- salt and pepper.
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Preparation
Heat up the olive oil in a frying pan and brown the sliced onions in it. Then add the curry paste and mix well. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes. During this time, steam or bake the black pollock fillets. Finally, serve them topped with curry sauce and accompanied by basmati rice to enhance the dish.
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Pollock with candied vegetables
For a healthy and gourmet meal, opt for this recipe that combines the delicate taste of pollock with the delicious cooking of candied vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 black pollock fillets,
- 1 zucchini,
- 1 eggplant,
- 2 tomatoes,
- 1 red pepper,
- 1 onion,
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil,
- salt and pepper.
Preparation
Dice all the vegetables. Sauté them in a pan with olive oil until they are tender but still crunchy. Season them with salt and pepper. Then place the Pollock fillets on the candied vegetables and let it simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes covered. You can serve this dish as is or accompany it with rice, couscous or steamed potatoes.
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Pollock in the style of “Fish and Chips” à la française
Revisit the famous British dish with this original recipe, where the potatoes are replaced with panisse fries for an authentic Provencal touch.
Ingredients
- 4 black pollock fillets,
- 250g of chickpea flour,
- 50cl of water,
- frying oil,
- salt, pepper
- and lemon.
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Preparation
Mix the chickpea flour with water and heat over low flame until you get a thick paste. Spread it on a work surface covered with baking paper and let it cool. Cut out panisse fries and fry them in very hot oil until they are golden and crispy. Place the pollock fillets in a buttered pan, salt, pepper and cook for a few minutes on each side. Serve with the panisse fries and a quarter of lemon for a delicious and exotic meal.
Mediterranean-style Pollock in Parchment
The cooking in parchment maintains the tenderness and flavors of the coley while allowing for an infinity of accompaniment variations.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets of black pollock,
- 2 tomatoes,
- 1 yellow pepper,
- 1 red onion,
- dried apricots,
- pine nuts,
- olive oil,
- salt and pepper.
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Preparation
In a bowl, mix the diced vegetables with the dried apricots and pine nuts. Drizzle with a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Prepare four sheets of parchment paper on which you place the pollock fillets. Then distribute the vegetable mixture over each fillet and seal the parcels tightly. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for notably 20 minutes. You can serve the parcels accompanied by a green salad or white rice, according to your preference.
By choosing these unique recipes based on black pollock, you are sure to create a flavorful and surprising meal, capable of appealing to all palates, even the most demanding! All that’s left for you to do is put on your apron and get behind the stove to impress your guests with these delicious culinary creations.