Stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Cod and Prawns

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Sauté the onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
  2. 2Deglaze with the brandy (or flambé).
  3. 3Add the cod and cook, breaking it up with a spatula.
  4. 4Add the flour and cook for 4–5 minutes.
  5. 5Add the chopped prawns, then gradually incorporate the milk, stirring continuously.
  6. 6Cook for about 10 minutes, until thick, creamy, and well combined.
  7. 7Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of fresh parsley.
  8. 8Let the filling cool down properly.
  9. 9Crush the garlic with the chili and salt.
  10. 10Add the piquillo peppers and crush into a coarse paste.
  11. 11Cook this paste with a little olive oil to evaporate excess moisture and concentrate the flavor.
  12. 12Add the sherry vinegar and cream, then cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
  13. 13Adjust with salt and black pepper to taste for the sauce.
  14. 14Fill the roasted piquillo peppers with the cooled filling, using a piping bag or spoon.
  15. 15Coat the filled peppers with the sauce.
  16. 16Finish them in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 300 g cod
  • 190 g small prawns
  • 250 g milk
  • 25 g flour
  • 190 g diced onion
  • 8 g garlic
  • 30 g extra virgin olive oil
  • 25 g brandy
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 pieces piquillo peppers
  • 1 piece garlic clove
  • 1 piece bird’s eye chili
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 20 g extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 120 g light cooking cream (around 18% fat)

Equipment

piping bagspoonblenderpestle and mortaroven

Tips

  • Make sure your béchamel is rich, smooth, and thick and let it cool down properly.
  • Be careful when filling the peppers as you don't want to break them.