Baked Cod with Crispy Herb Crust

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• 4 piece cod fillets — skinless, about 150 g each

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• 60 g wholemeal breadcrumbs

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• 3 tbsp fresh parsley — chopped

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• 1 tsp lemon zest

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• 2 tbsp olive oil

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• 1 clove garlic — minced

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• 1 pinch black pepper

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• 1 tbsp lemon juice

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan 180°C, gas mark 6). Line a baking tray with baking parchment.

2. 2

   Place the cod fillets on the prepared tray and drizzle each with a little olive oil and lemon juice.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon zest, garlic and black pepper. Stir in 1 tbsp olive oil until the mixture clumps lightly.

4. 4

   Press the breadcrumb mixture evenly onto the top of each fillet.

5. 5

   Bake for 12– 15 minutes, until the fish flakes easily and the crust is golden and crisp.

6. 6

   Serve hot with steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes.