Seared Cod With Spicy Mussel Aioli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 cup dry white wine
2 dozen mussels
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
cayenne pepper
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 (6 ounce) skinless cod fish fillets
1 roasted red pepper, cut into thin strips

Preparation

Bring the wine to a boil in a medium saucepan; Add the mussels, cover and cook over high heat, shaking the pan a few times, until they open, 3 minutes; transfer to a large bowl; Shell the mussels and reserve. Rinse out the pan. Pour the mussel liquid into the pan, stopping before you reach the grit at the bottom.
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the garlic, parsley and lemon juice; Season with cayenne, salt and pepper;.
Heat the oil in a large skillet; Season the cod with salt and black pepper and cook over moderate heat until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side.
Bring the mussel liquid to a boil and remove from the heat; Whisk in the mayonnaise, then stir in the mussels; Transfer the cod to shallow bowls and spoon the mussels and sauce around it; Garnish with the red pepper strips and serve.