Dinner: Cod with Potatoes and Preserved Lemon Relish

Recipe by /contributors/inaki-aizpitarte For this rustic interpretation of brandade, Aizpitarte uses desalinated salt cod, which is not easy to find. We got great results (and the right texture) by simply using fresh cod, but when it comes to the addicti

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Health benefits of Cod with Potatoes and Preserved Lemon Relish

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1/2 medium onion, unpeeled, halved
1/2 head garlic (halved crosswise)
1 lemongrass stalk, trimmed, tough outer layers removed, finely chopped
4 sprigs thyme
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
4 cups low-fat milk
1 1/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4 large), scrubbed
Flaky grey sea salt or kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless cod fillet, cut into 2" pieces
1/2 preserved lemon, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped chives (from about 1 large bunch)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon hot smoked Spanish paprika

Instructions

Bring onion, garlic, lemongrass, thyme, peppercorns, and milk to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. Strain infused milk into a medium saucepan. Discard solids.
Meanwhile, cook potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender, 25 –30 minutes. Drain, then peel potatoes and coarsely mash in a large bowl with 1/4 cup oil; season with salt.
Bring infused milk just to a boil. Add cod, reduce heat, and simmer until flesh begins to flake and is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove cod with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
Combine preserved lemon, chives, lemon juice, paprika, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a small bowl; season relish with salt.
Mix 1/4 cup infused milk into potatoes. Place cod over potatoes; spoon relish over.
DO AHEAD: Relish can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

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