Togarashi Crusted Cod
with Yuzu Pumpkin Purée and Toasted Pepitas
Togarashi Crusted Cod with Yuzu Pumpkin Purée
4
servings30
minutes40
minutesB Cellars Executive Chef Derek Kuntz recommends serving this togarashi-crusted cod with a crisp white wine like B Cellars Sauvignon Blanc. The bright acidity in this wine is delicately balanced against the rich yuzu pumpkin purée. The citrus notes in both elements complement and elevate one another in perfect harmony
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Ingredients
- Yuzu Pumpkin Purée
3 cups 3 sugar pumpkin (2-3 pumpkins, depending on size)
6 Tbsp 6 yuzu juice
1.5 tsp 1.5 salt
- Toasted Pepitas
2 cups 2 pepitas
2 Tbsp 2 olive oil
2 tsp 2 salt
- Togarashi Cod
4 6oz 4 pieces of cod
2 Tbsp 2 togarashi spice mix
Directions
- Yuzu Pumpkin Purée
- Preheat the oven to 400°
- Slice the pumpkin in half lengthwise, scoop out and set aside the seeds
- Lightly toss pumpkin halves in olive oil and salt
- Place pumpkin halves cut-side down
- Roast for 45 minutes or until the flesh is soft and pulling away from the skin
- Scoop out the inside of the pumpkin and add to a food processor
- Add yuzu juice and salt, purée until smooth
- Toasted Pepitas
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Toss pepitas in olive and salt
- Roast for 10 minutes
- Togarashi Cod
- Coat cod pieces in togarashi spice- aprx 1/2 Tbsp per piece
- Saute in a pan or roast in the oven until fish is cooked through
- Assembly
- Smear the purée on the bottom of the plate
- Top with togarashi cod and pepita seeds
Notes
- Chef also recommends trying other white flaky fish or shrimp with this dish
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Pairing Suggestions
B Cellars Executive Chef Derek Kuntz recommends serving this togarashi-crusted cod with a crisp white wine like B Cellars Sauvignon Blanc. The bright acidity in this wine is delicately balanced against the rich yuzu pumpkin purée. The citrus notes in both elements complement and elevate one another in perfect harmony.
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