Rustic Italian Cod with Basil and Olive Polenta Cakes

Rustic Italian Cod with Basil and Olive Polenta Cakes

Classic Polenta gets elevated with the addition of olives and basil!

Ingredients

1 L4 cupschicken of vegetable broth
250 mL1 cupcornmeal
10 mL2 tspchopped fresh oregano
125 mL1/2 cupgrated Pecorino cheese
60 mL1/4 cupfinely chopped basil
60 mL1/4 cupfinely chopped pitted Kalamata olives
30 mL2 tbspchopped, drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
salt and pepper, to taste
66High Liner Fire Roasters™ Rustic Italian Cod
30 mL2 tbspbutter

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!

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