Roast Cod with Bacon, Potatoes, and Kale
- 1 package(s) (10 ounces) frozen chopped kale
- 1 package(s) (16 ounces) frozen mashed potatoes
- 2 slice(s) bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces
- 1 pound(s) cod or scrod fillet, 1-inch thick, cut into 4 pieces
- Salt
- 2 teaspoon(s) cornmeal
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
- 2 teaspoon(s) cider vinegar
Directions
- In microwave oven, cook kale, then heat potatoes, as label directs. Drain kale. In medium bowl, stir kale and potatoes together until blended. Cover and keep warm.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until browned. With slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels to drain. Discard bacon fat.
- On waxed paper, sprinkle cod with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then cornmeal, turning to coat.
- In same skillet, over medium-high heat, cook cod about 2 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Transfer cod to pie plate; place in oven and roast cod 8 to 10 minutes or until opaque throughout.
- While cod is roasting, to same skillet, add onion and reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered, 5 minutes or until onion is browned, stirring once. Add broth; cover and cook 4 minutes to wilt onion. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and bacon.
- To serve, reheat potato mixture in microwave oven if necessary. Spoon potato mixture onto 4 dinner plates; top with cod, then onion mixture.