Baked Cod with Lemon and Herb Crust

Shopping list

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

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• 80 g fresh breadcrumbs

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• 1 piece lemon — zest and juice

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• 3 tbsp fresh parsley — finely chopped

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• 1 clove garlic — minced

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• 2 tbsp olive oil

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• 20 g butter — melted

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• 1 pinch black pepper — to taste

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• 1 pinch salt — to taste

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

2. 2

   Pat the cod fillets dry with kitchen paper and arrange them in a lightly oiled baking dish.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, lemon zest, chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil and melted butter. Season with salt and black pepper.

4. 4

   Press the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of each cod fillet, forming a light crust.

5. 5

   Drizzle the lemon juice over the fish and bake in the preheated oven for 15– 18 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the topping is golden.

6. 6

   Serve immediately with steamed green beans, broccoli or a green salad.