Cod in basil butter crust is a delicious and simple dish that will dazzle not only with its taste, but also with its crispy texture. The delicate fish, covered with a fragrant basil mixture, is baked in the oven until a golden crust forms. An ideal choice for a quick and healthy dinner that will delight the palate of even the most demanding gourmets. What's also great about it is the speed of preparation, because all you have to do is put everything in the baking dish, including the side dishes (sweet potatoes and roasted tomatoes are great here) and let it bake.
Finished in 45 minutes
Portions 2
Difficulty simple
Ingredients
○ 2 fillets of cod
○ 20 g butter (softened)
○ garlic clove
○ handful of fresh basil
○ 25 g breadcrumbs
○ salt and pepper to taste
○ 10 g parmesan
○ vegetables for the baking dish (tomatoes, zucchini, sweet potatoes)
○ olive oil to drizzle
Method
- In a small bowl, mix the soft butter with the chopped basil, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Form a mixture that will form a crust on the tresca.
- Rinse the cod fillets under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Salt and pepper them on both sides to taste. Spread the basil butter mixture evenly over the top of each fillet. Try to evenly cover the entire surface of the fillet.
- Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Place the cod fillets on a baking tray and arrange the vegetables around them to taste (I definitely recommend tomatoes). Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and the crust is golden and crispy. Baking time depends on the thickness of the fillets.
- As a side dish, you can choose sweet potatoes, which you can bake in a baking dish with the cod.
Tips and tricks
○ S pices: in addition to basil, you can add other herbs such as thyme, oregano or parsley. You can add a pinch of chilli or sweet paprika for a little spice.
○ Other fish: this recipe can easily be applied to other types of fish such as salmon, pike or tilapia. Adjust the cooking time according to the thickness of the fillets.
○ Check for doneness: cod is done when its flesh is easily separated with a fork and opaque. Do not overcook it, however, so that it is not dry.
Nutritional information
| Nutritional values | per portion |
| Protein | 31g |
| Carbohydrates | 8,1g |
| Fats | 16,4g |
| cal | 311 |
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