Baked Cod Recipe in Lemon and Thyme Breadcrumbs

Ingredients

  • 350g (12oz) Cod Loin
  • 50g (¾ Cup) Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 30g (2 Tbsp) Butter
  • 1 Lemon
  • ½ Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • ½ Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Flour
  • 1 Egg

Instructions

  1. Zest the Lemon.
  2. 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.
  3. Throw in the thyme, black pepper and lemon zest and cook for 4-5 minutes stirring regularly.
  4. When the breadcrumbs are golden transfer to a plate and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Place the egg in a wide-bottomed bowl and squeeze in the juice of half of a lemon then lightly beat with a fork.
  6. 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.
  7. Place on a baking tray and slide into the oven and cook for 15 minutes at 170°C or 340°F.
  8. Squeeze with the juice of the remaining half of the lemon just before serving.

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