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Cod omelet, Basque-style

Serves : 2 people
Preparation : 30 minutes
Cooking : 10 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Simmer the cod
    • Pour the oil into a small saucepan, along with the garlic clove (rinsed but unpeeled).
      Add a teaspoon of water.
    • Heat the oil, and when the water starts to boil, remove the pan from the heat (a handy way to know you’ve reached 100°C 😉).
      Wait 5 minutes and add the cod slices.
    • Let the cod simmer for at least 10 minutes.
  • How to Make an Omelet
    • Rinse the bell pepper, cut it lengthwise, and remove the seeds.
      Remove the stem and slice the bell pepper into thin strips.
    • Peel and remove the root end of the onion. Finely
      chop it.
    • Crush, peel, and remove the germ from the garlic cloves. Then slice
      them into thin strips.
    • Heat the oil in a large skillet.
      Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic, along with the cayenne pepper (optional).
      Season with salt and sauté until the vegetables begin to caramelize.
    • Place the cod fillets on a plate and, using two forks, remove the skin and bones.
      The cod will be completely flaked, but that’s the idea!
    • Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and beat them for a few seconds.
      Add the poached vegetables and give everything a stir.
      Let the mixture thicken using the heat from the vegetables for 5 minutes.
    • Add the cod pieces and stir gently.
      Heat 2 tbsp of oil in the skillet, and when it’s hot, pour in the mixture.
      Cook over high heat, stirring constantly with two spatulas, for 1 to 2 minutes.
      The mixture should thicken but not dry out too much.
    • Once the mixture has thickened, use a spatula to push the "scrambled eggs" to one side of the pan.
      Let it set for a few seconds.
    • Gently shake the pan by tapping the handle to loosen the bottom of the omelet.
      Flip it over with a quick, decisive motion using the spatula (don’t hesitate—go for it!).
    • Let it cook for a few more seconds, then slide the omelet onto a plate.
      Garnish with a few fresh herbs and serve the omelet piping hot!