An exquisite main course or a tasty appetizer: these are Codfish Patties with Pesto Fresco.
Savory, crispy, mouthwatering and golden: their rich taste is even more appreciated, thanks to the combination with Pesto Fresco from Laboratorio Artigianale Frasca e Nassa in Loano (Savona).
Discover our recipe!
Introducing our seafood version of one of the most beloved preparations: Codfish Meatballs with Pesto Fresco.
They please and please everyone, young and old alike: the mouthwatering Codfish Meatballs with Pesto Fresco are ideal to serve as a tasty main course or as a crunchy appetizer.
One pulls the other … they are irresistible!
Cucinale them following the recipe of chef Gian Luca Cellerino of Ristocaffè Il Ponte di Toirano!
Codfish patties with Fresh Pesto: ingredients for 4 people
– 1 170g jar of Pesto Fresco.
– 2 shallots
– 1 clove garlic
– A pinch of pepper and paprika
– EVO oil and salt to taste
– 2 sprigs of marjoram
– 2 ” of oregano
– 1 ” of thyme
– 150 g dried codfish
– 230 g drained chickpeas
– Grated Pecorino Romano cheese 2 tablespoons
– Sesame seeds 1 tablespoon
– Breadcrumbs qb
Codfish patties with Fresh Pesto: preparation
- Drain well and dry the chickpeas
- Pat the codfish flesh dry with kitchen paper
- Gather the herbs, marjoram, oregano and thyme. Wash them, dry them and remove all the tough stems
- Peel garlic and shallots
- Proceed by placing all ingredients in the glass of the food processor and blend until smooth
- Transfer the resulting mixture to a boule and add the pecorino Romano cheese and sesame seeds
- Adjust the density of the mixture, if needed, with a little breadcrumbs
- Take about 20 g of the mixture with 1 teaspoon and form flattened patties between the palms of your hands.
- Coat the codfish patties in breadcrumbs and place them in the refrigerator for a few hours
- Fry in plenty of seed oil or cook in greased nonstick skillet until golden brown.
- Serve over a creamy pesto sauce, emulsifying lightly with water, and a few fresh basil leaves.
Our Codfish Patties, made special by the addition of Pesto Fresco Genovese, are ready.
Enjoy!
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