Poached Cod with Broccoli and Pasta

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Cooking time: About 20 minutes
Prep time: About 10 minutes

Makes: 2 servings

    

Ingredients

Broth for Poaching

• 1/2 c.    chicken broth (from 14 oz. can)
• 1/2 c.    water
• 2          sprigs of cilantro
• 1/4 t.    powdered ginger
• 1/4 t.    salt
• 1          clove of garlic, mashed
• 2          black peppercorns
• 2          slices of lime

  Broth for Serving

• 1 1/2 c.   chicken broth (remainder of 14 oz. can)
• 1 t.         mild olive oil
• 1/4 t.    powdered ginger
• 1         clove of garlic, minced

  Other ingredients

• 8 oz.    cod fish, cut into 2" chunks

• 6         florets of broccoli (1/2 head)
• 4 oz.    angel hair pasta
• 1       tomato, cut into wedges
• 6       sprigs of cilantro, destemmed and chopped
• 4       slices of lime (the rest of the lime)
• 2       green onions, chopped

    

Directions

1. For the serving broth, heat olive oil in pan. Cook garlic and ginger 3 minutes.
2. Add chicken broth and simmer 20 minutes, partially covered. Salt and pepper to taste.

3. Meanwhile, put ingredients for poaching broth in skillet and boil.
4. Add cod fish, cover, and simmer 7 minutes. Remove fish and discard broth.

5. Steam broccoli 6-7 minutes. Drain.

6. Cook angel hair pasta 5. Drain.
7. Divide pasta onto two plates. Arrange broccoli florets and tomato wedges around the sides.
8. Place pieces of cod on top, add lime wedges, scallions, and cilantro. Pour serving broth over the top and eat.

Modified from recipe for "Star Fish" in January 14, 2001 issue of Parade Magazine.

 

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