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Rustic Italian Cod with Basil and Olive Polenta Cakes

Classic Polenta gets elevated with the addition of olives and basil!
Ingredients
| 1 L | 4 cups | chicken of vegetable broth |
| 250 mL | 1 cup | cornmeal |
| 10 mL | 2 tsp | chopped fresh oregano |
| 125 mL | 1/2 cup | grated Pecorino cheese |
| 60 mL | 1/4 cup | finely chopped basil |
| 60 mL | 1/4 cup | finely chopped pitted Kalamata olives |
| 30 mL | 2 tbsp | chopped, drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes |
| salt and pepper, to taste | ||
| 6 | 6 | High Liner Fire Roasters™ Rustic Italian Cod |
| 30 mL | 2 tbsp | butter |
Method
- Spay a 13 x 9 inch (3 L) pan with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large pot, bring broth to a boil. Stir in oregano and reduce heat to medium. Gradually whisk in cornmeal; continue to whisk until mixture starts to thicken. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until thick and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheese, basil, olives, and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth the top. Let cook completely.
- Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until firm.
- Cook fish as directed on package.
- To serve, cut polenta into 12 squares. Melt butter over medium heat and sauté polenta squares until warm and lightly golden. Stack two squares on a plate and place fish atop the cakes.
- Serve with fresh cracked pepper and a side salad.
- *Both fish and polenta cakes can be grilled for summer BBQ!
Quick Facts
- Serves: 6
- Meal type: Entrées
- Species: Cod
- Product Group: Fire Roasters™ Flame-Seared Seafood
