Ingredients
A 30 minute recipe that transforms the humble cod into a
flavoursome supper dish, thanks to a crunchy topping of fresh herbs
and grated lemon zest. Serve with plenty of green vegetables and a
green salad for a delicious healthy meal.
- 4 cod fillets
- 100g (3½oz) breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Finely grated zest 1 small lemon
- 1tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 60g (2¼oz) butter, melted
- 1 lemon, quartered, to serve
Method
- Heat oven to 220°C (gas mark 7). Place the cod on a large greased baking tray and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Combine the breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon zest and herbs, and season well. Pour in the butter and mix with a large fork or your fingers, until combined. Cover the fillets with the crumbs, pressing down on each.
- Transfer to the oven and roast for about 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden. Serve with a green salad.
Top tips
Tip
This dish works well with any meaty white fish fillets. Try with pollock, haddock, hake, halibut or snapper fillets.
