Black Cod Poached in Olive Oil & Tomato Mint Salad

by Chef Edward Brown, eightyone restaurant
     
 
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For the Fish:
1½ lbs. Boneless, skinless, Black Cod, divided into 4 equal portions (can substitute halibut as well)
1 Qt Excellent quality olive oil (can be saved for re-use, refrigerated)
  Salt (preferably Fleur de Sel) & Fresh Ground Black Pepper
 
Instructions:
1.  In a medium non reactive sauce pan, heat oil to medium (approx. 120 degrees F.)
2.  Submerge fish into oil, leave on low fire for 2 minutes, remove and let rest in oil until done (approx. 7 minutes)
3.  Remove from oil season with Salt & Pepper


For the Soybeans:
2 Tbls. Olive Oil
1 ea. Medium shallot, peeled, roughly chopped
1 ea. Small clove garlic, peeled, minced
1 leaf Fresh Mint
1½ Cups Fresh frozen soybeans (ready to use)
2/3 Cup Light Chicken stock or water
 
Instructions:
1.  In a medium non reactive saucepan heat Oil on medium flame
2.  Add shallots, garlic cook gently without coloring approx. 2 minutes
3.  Add Soybeans and Stock or Water, simmer 3 min. then remove
4.  Pour entire contents into blender, add mint and puree until completely smooth
5.  Return puree back to saucepan and season with Sea Salt & Fresh Black Pepper


For the Tomatoes:
2 Tbls. Olive Oil
½ Pint Red Grape or Teardrop or Cherry Tomatoes cut in eighths
½ Pint Yellow Grape or Teardrop or Cherry Tomatoes cut in eighths
16 ea. Picked leaves of fresh mint coarsely ripped by hand
2 Tbls. Excellent Quality Olive Oil
1/8 tsp. Red Chili Flakes
  Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Pepper
 
Instructions:
1.  Combine all ingredients


For the Assembly:
1.  Equally divide the puree in the center of 4 plates
2.  Place fish on each mound of puree, drizzle some of the excess oil around
3.  Place ¼ of the tomato mixture on top of each portion of fish
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