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Cod with Roasted Chile Butter





Yields
Serves 4



Total Time
35 mins

Any firm, mild fish is delicious cooked this way. Grilling the delicate fillet on foil keeps it from sticking to the grates. As for a wine pairing, try it with something that's crisp, but fruity like Sauvignon Blanc.

su-Cod with Roasted Chile Butter Image




Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Heather Chadduck

 3 dried guajillo* or 2 ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
 2 large or 4 small skinned lingcod or rock cod fillets (about 1 1/2 lbs. total)
  About 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  About 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  Pepper
 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
 1 large garlic clove, minced
 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
  Lemon wedges
Step 1
1

Toast chiles in a dry frying pan over medium heat until fragrant. Put in a small bowl, cover with warm water, and soak 10 minutes. Drain and coarsely chop.

Step 2
2

While chiles soak, heat a grill to medium (350° to 400°). Tear two or four pieces of aluminum foil, each slightly larger than the fillet that will sit on it. Using a toothpick, poke holes 2 in. apart on foil. Rub fish all over with oil, season with salt and pepper, and set on foil sheets.

Step 3
3

Beat butter with a mixer until pale and fluffy. Add chiles, garlic, and cilantro.

Step 4
4

Grill fish on foil (close lid on gas grill) until firm and bouncy when poked, 8 to 10 minutes. (Or, cut to check; fish should be just opaque throughout.)

Step 5
5

Transfer fish to a platter. Immediately spoon about 1 tbsp. chile butter onto each small fillet or 2 tbsp. onto large ones. Season with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Step 6
6

*Both of these chiles are mild and fruity, but anchos are slightly hotter. If you're using guajillos and want your sauce to be a bit spicier, leave the seeds in one of the chiles.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 410Calories from Fat 62
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g45%

Saturated Fat 15g75%
Cholesterol 134mg45%
Sodium 641mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 80g27%

Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
Protein 32g64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.