Fish and Potato Spread
Inspired by the renowned restaurant and tapas bar, Nou Manolín in Alicante, this delightful fish and potato spread is best made with mild fish such as fresh cod, scrod, or tilefish. The addition of potatoes adds a thick and hearty texture. It can be enjoyed as a dip with bread or as a delectable canapé.
Ingrediënten
Servings: 8 to 10 tapas
For the Cooking Liquid (Partial Recipe)
- 8 to 10 thin slices of baguette or long-loaf bread
- 1 small potato about 2 ounces
- ¼ pound of fresh cod scrod, tilefish, or another mild fish
- 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- ½ a large hard-boiled egg finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons of shredded lettuce using only the white rib portion
- Kosher or sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish
Instructies
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Begin by preparing the cooking liquid.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake them for about 5 minutes or until they turn lightly golden and crisp.
- Set them aside.
- In a small saucepan, place the potato, add enough cold water to cover it, and a pinch of salt.
- Cover the saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over low heat.
- Cook for approximately 10 to 12 minutes or until the potato is tender when pierced with a knife.
- Drain the cooked potato and let it cool slightly.
- Peel and cut it into small cubes.
- Set them aside.
- While the potato is cooling, place the fish in a medium saucepan with enough of the previously prepared cooking liquid to cover it.
- Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, turning the fish once, for 10 minutes.
- Shred the fish into small pieces using your fingers and place it in a medium bowl.
- Fold in the potato cubes, mayonnaise, finely chopped egg, shredded lettuce, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- (This can be prepared in advance.)
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
To serve, you can either spread the fish and potato mixture on each slice of toasted bread or present it in a small bowl alongside the toasted bread. Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley for a delightful touch.
Enjoy this delectable Fish and Potato Spread, a flavorful interpretation of Nou Manolín's Alicante classic.
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