Saffron Mash Potatoes Recipes

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a medium-large saucepan, then cover with cold water by 1 inch and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, about 15 minutes. Let cook until fork tender, 10-15 minutes more. Meanwhile, in a small lidded saucepan over low-medium heat, heat saffron, garlic and milk just until edges of milk start to bubble, about 10 minutes. Be careful not to let milk scald. Remove from heat, cover saucepan and let flavors infuse for 10 minutes. Add olive oil to milk infusion and gently reheat over low heat. Drain and mash potatoes. Fit an electric mixer with a paddle attachment and use it to whip mashed potatoes. With the motor running on low-medium speed, pour oil-milk infusion into potatoes in a slow, steady stream until velvety smooth, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining salt and Tabasco to taste. Ideally, allow purée to sit in a warm place to allow saffron flavor to fully develop, about 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well. Return potatoes to pan and mash. Add cream and saffron; mix to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle cod with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large ovenproof nonstick skillet over high heat. Add cod; cook 2 minutes. Turn cod over. Transfer skillet to oven; bake until cod is opaque in center, about 6 minutes.
• Mix balsamic vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in medium bowl. Add arugula and herbs and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
• Mound mashed potatoes on 4 plates. Top with fish, then with salad.