Baked Cod Recipe in Lemon and Thyme Breadcrumbs
Simple breaded baked cod gets a flavour boost thanks to the addition of thyme, lemon and black pepper in the crumb, it's simply delicious!
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 468kcal
Ingredients
- 350 g Cod Loin 12oz
- 50 g Panko Breadcrumbs ¾ Cup
- 30 g Butter 2 tablespoon
- 1 Lemon
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Flour
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Zest the Lemon.
- Heat the butter in a medium frying pan (~24cm or 10") over a medium heat, and when it begins to foam, add the bread crumbs.
- Throw in the thyme, black pepper and lemon zest and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly.
- When the breadcrumbs are golden, transfer to a plate and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Place the egg in a wide-bottomed bowl and squeeze in the juice of half of a lemon, then lightly beat with a fork.
- Season the cod with the salt, then dredge with the flour, then dip into the egg and finally into the breadcrumbs, pressing to coat well.
- Place on a baking tray and slide into the oven, and cook for 15 minutes at 170°C or 340°F.
- Squeeze with the juice of the remaining half of the lemon just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 1034mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
