Seared Cod With Spicy Mussel Aioli

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

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the garlic, parsley and lemon juice; Season with cayenne, salt and pepper;.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.