Cod With Mushroom Herb Crust Tomato Compote Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this stunning Cod with Mushroom Herb Crust and Tomato Compote! This recipe, inspired by a culinary school classic, transforms flaky cod into a gourmet masterpiece. A fragrant herb and mushroom crust complements the sweetness of a homemade tomato compote, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a restaurant-quality meal at home. Even fish-skeptics will be hooked!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 664.4 kcal

Protein 46g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cod With Mushroom Herb Crust Tomato Compote

Olive Oil
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
Shallot
Eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Fresh Thyme
1 teaspoon salt
Black Pepper
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Garlic Cloves
1 tablespoon chopped shallots
1/2 cup fish stock
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How to Make Cod With Mushroom Herb Crust Tomato Compote

**Make the Tomato Compote:**
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
Add 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes and 1 tablespoon sugar.
Stir until tomatoes are very tender and the mixture is thick, about 15 minutes.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
**Prepare the Fish:**
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a separate heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
Add 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots.
Sauté until the liquid evaporates and mushrooms begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
Let the mushroom mixture cool completely.
Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
In a large bowl, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Beat in 1 large egg, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (half reserved for garnish), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Gently fold in 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and the cooled mushroom mixture.
Lightly grease a baking dish. Sprinkle the bottom with 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped shallots, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of thyme.
Add 1/2 cup fish stock to the baking dish.
Place 2 (6-ounce) cod fillets in the baking dish.
Season cod with salt and pepper.
Spoon the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the cod, pressing gently to adhere.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cod is opaque in the center and the topping is lightly golden.
Broil for 1 minute, or until the topping is crisp and golden brown.
Transfer the cod to a serving plate using a slotted spoon.
Transfer the cooking liquid from the baking dish to a small saucepan.
Bring to a simmer.
Whisk in 1 tablespoon butter until melted and well blended.
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon the sauce around the cod.
Serve immediately with a dollop of tomato compote alongside.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

63 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

83g

Carbs

23g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cod With Mushroom Herb Crust Tomato Compote?

Cod With Mushroom Herb Crust Tomato Compote takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cod With Mushroom Herb Crust Tomato Compote?

Cod With Mushroom Herb Crust Tomato Compote has approximately 664.4 calories per serving, with about 46 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates and 50 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cod With Mushroom Herb Crust Tomato Compote?

The key ingredients for Cod With Mushroom Herb Crust Tomato Compote are Olive Oil, Tomatoes, Sugar, Butter, Mushrooms, Shallot. See the full list with measurements above.