Roasted Blue-Eye Cod With Herb Crust ππΏ
Description:
This delightful recipe, sourced from the ‘Sydney Morning Herald’, promises a burst of flavors with its herb-infused crust enveloping tender blue-eye cod fillets. Fear not if cod isn’t in your pantry; any firm white fish will work wonders in this dish. Don’t hesitate to give it a try!
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 196.8
- Fat Content: 9.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 136.7mg
- Sodium Content: 275.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.4g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 2g
- Protein Content: 8.5g
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 100g | Fresh sage |
| 3 sprigs | Fresh parsley |
| 4 tbsp | Grated parmesan cheese |
| 2 tbsp | Dijon mustard |
| 1 tsp | Sea salt |
| – | Eggs |
| 2 | Blue-eye cod fillets |
| 1 tbsp | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 4 tsp | Lemon juice |
| 1 cup | Baby rocket |
| 1 | Lemon, cut into wedges |
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 190Β°C (375Β°F).
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Prepare the herb crust by combining breadcrumbs, sage, parsley, parmesan cheese, and Dijon mustard in a food processor. Pulse until well combined.
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Transfer the mixture to a bowl and season with sea salt to taste.
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Whisk the eggs and slowly pour in enough to form a slightly moist dough. The consistency should allow the crust to adhere to the fish.
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Pat a half-centimeter thick crust onto the top of each blue-eye cod fillet, ensuring an even coating. Place the fillets on a greased baking tray.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until the fish is just cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
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Meanwhile, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Toss the baby rocket in this dressing.
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Serve the roasted blue-eye cod on starter plates, accompanied by a small mound of dressed rocket and lemon wedges on the side.
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Pair this delectable dish with a glass of chilled chardonnay for a truly satisfying meal experience.
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this roasted blue-eye cod, where the herb crust adds a delightful crunch to every bite, complemented perfectly by the freshness of the dressed baby rocket and the zing of lemon. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elegant dinner party, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire!
