If you’re looking for an appetizer that combines delicate flavors and surprising textures, the tasty cod crostini is what you need.
Easy to prepare yet irresistibly flavorful, these crostini are a true delight for any occasion. The crunchy bread pairs perfectly with the smoothness of the carrot cream, while the sautéed cod cubes add a savory and light note, making the dish perfect to whet the appetite.
A mix of simple yet refined ingredients that transforms every bite into a small explosion of flavor.
It’s essentially about preparing a simple cream by boiling the carrots in slightly salted water and then blending them with oil. For the cod, you’ll need the heart, the tenderest and boneless part of this lean and flavorful fish, which you can find fresh or frozen.
Shall we find out together how to prepare this irresistible appetizer? Let’s see the tasty cod crostini recipe, but first take a look at other interesting proposals.
READ THE TIPS AT THE END OF THE RECIPE.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Boiling, Oven
- Cuisine: Creative
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 106.82 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 11.39 (g) of which sugars 2.71 (g)
- Proteins 13.26 (g)
- Fat 0.93 (g) of which saturated 0.20 (g)of which unsaturated 0.62 (g)
- Fibers 1.19 (g)
- Sodium 155.52 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 30 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 7 oz carrots
- 14 oz cod (the heart)
- extra virgin olive oil
- fine salt
- sliced almonds
- chopped parsley
- pepper
- garlic powder (or fresh)
Tools
- Chopper
Steps
Clean the carrots, cut them into rounds, and boil them in salted water for about 10 minutes or until they offer no resistance when pierced with a fork.
Transfer the still-hot carrots into the chopper’s cup, add oil to taste, and a bit of cooking water.
Blend until you obtain a cream.
Cut the baguette and toast the slices on the grill or griddle.
Dice the cod heart.
Pour some oil into the pan and add garlic powder or fresh garlic to taste, letting it gently brown.
Sauté the cod cubes for a few minutes. Salt at the end and season with chopped parsley.
Dress each crostini with the carrot cream and add some parsley.
Finish the crostini with the cod dice and sliced almonds, lightly toasted. Before serving, add freshly ground pepper. They are excellent hot, but also delicious cold (not from the fridge) or warm.
Tips:
All preparations can be made in advance and then assemble the crostini shortly before serving, perhaps warming the cream and cod cubes slightly for a few seconds.
