Description
Baked Cod with Herby Crust is a healthy and flavorful dish featuring flaky cod topped with a crunchy herbed breadcrumb mixture. Paired with new potatoes and peas, it’s a light and satisfying meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
2 x 180g/6oz pieces of cod loin
2 tbsp fresh white breadcrumbs
2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (such as a mixture of chervil, chives, parsley, coriander) – optional
1 clove garlic, finely crushed
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
140g/5oz new potatoes (any large ones cut in half)
160g/6oz fresh or frozen peas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas 6.
- In a bowl, mix together the herbs (if using), crushed garlic, and olive oil. Stir in the breadcrumbs and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the cod pieces on a baking sheet and spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of each piece.
- Bake the cod for 10-15 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- While the cod is baking, boil the potatoes in a large pan of water for 12-15 minutes until tender. In a separate pan, boil the peas for a few minutes until just cooked.
- Once the cod is done, take it out of the oven and serve it with the boiled potatoes and peas. Enjoy!
Notes
- Herb Alternatives: Substitute with herbs like thyme, dill, or basil.
- Add Cheese: For a non-dairy-free version, sprinkle parmesan on top of the breadcrumb mixture.
- Vegetable Sides: Roasted carrots or steamed broccoli work great as sides.
- Breadcrumb Swap: For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed nuts like almonds or hazelnuts.
- Prep Time: Less than 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 to 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
