Deviled Cod with Winter Greens

12 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 6 -ounce skinless Pacific cod fillets (or other firm white fish)
  • Kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 red onion, halved and sliced
  • 1 head escarole, chopped
  • 1 bunch kale, stems removed, leaves chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving

Directions

  1. 1
    Position a rack 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler.
  2. 2
    Combine the panko and 1 tablespoon parsley on a plate.
  3. 3
    Combine the mayonnaise, mustard and cayenne in a small bowl.
  4. 4
    Season the cod on both sides with salt; brush the top with the mayonnaise mixture, then invert into the panko mixture, pressing to help it adhere.
  5. 5
    Drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil and top with the cod, panko-side up.
  6. 6
    Broil until the fish is just cooked through and the panko is crisp and golden, about 6 minutes.
  7. 7
    Meanwhile, heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  8. 8
    Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, then add the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add the escarole, kale, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  10. 10
    Cook, stirring occasionally, until the greens are wilted, about 3 minutes.
  11. 11
    Stir in the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.
  12. 12
    Serve the cod with the greens and lemon wedges.
  13. 13
    Photograph by Charles Masters

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