Cod with lemon and herb crust

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

This delicious fish dish couldn't be easier and it tastes great too!

50g butter

Handful of parsley and basil, finely chopped

1 lemon, zest only

100g pine nuts, toasted, finely chopped

100g fresh breadcrumbs

4 cod fillets, thick cut

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 lemon, juice only

Olive oil, for frying

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6

To make the crust, add the butter, herbs, lemon zest, pine nuts and breadcrumbs to a blender and blend to a paste.

Season the cod with salt and ground black pepper, cover with lemon juice and spread the crust paste on top of the fish.

Transfer to a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

Serve with minted peas and baby potatoes.

Serves
4

Preparation Time
10 minutes

Cooking Time
10 minutes

Main ingredients
Fish

Recipe Type
Dinner, Budget, Easy Recipes, Entertaining, Family Dinners, Healthy, Quick Meals

Special Info
Pregnant Mums

Level of Difficulty
Easy

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