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Pan-Seared Christmas Cod with Red Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts

This is a delightful cod dinner with rich, festive flavors inspired by Fru Timian. A simple and delicious meal perfect for a busy holiday season. All our recipes are sourced fromgodfisk.no

Photo: Marit Røttingsnes Westlie

  • Prep Time: 40-80 min
  • Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

potato

brussels sprouts

Side Dishes

Method

Crushed Potatoes

  • Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes, until almost cooked through.
  • Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and gently flatten them with the bottom of a glass.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes at 225°C fan oven.

brussels sprouts

  • Clean and halve the Brussels sprouts. Mix with the remaining ingredients.
  • Arrange on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 225°C fan oven – together with the potatoes – for about 15 minutes.

Side Dishes

  • Cook the bacon until golden brown in a pan.
  • Heat the red cabbage according to package instructions.

Cod

  • Divide the cod into 4 equal portions. Melt butter and olive oil together in a skillet.
  • Sear the cod fillets with the skin side down over medium-high heat.
  • Pour a little of the butter and oil mixture over the fish once per minute while cooking.
  • When the cod starts turning whiter and flakes apart, after 12–15 minutes, the fish is ready.
  • Carefully lift the cod fillets onto paper towels and remove the skin. Season with pepper. Serve the cod immediately.
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