Ingredients
Scale
Gathering the ingredients for this dish always reminds me of my visits to the local fish markets in Spain, where the day’s catch was displayed in all its freshness. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
If cod isn’t available, haddock or pollock are excellent substitutes, offering a similar texture and flavor profile.
Instructions
With these steps, I hope to bring a bit of my kitchen to yours, just as my mother did when she passed down her treasured recipes:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place the cod fillets in the prepared dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter, olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
- Spoon the breadcrumb mixture over each fillet, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
This simple yet flavorful preparation is a nod to my family’s belief that great ingredients need little embellishment to shine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
