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Baked Cod with Lemon & Herb Crust

Delicate white fish with a crispy crumb crust. 36g protein, very low fat, and ready in 20 minutes.

5Prep min
15Cook min
2Servings
EasyDifficulty
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290Calories
36gProtein
12gCarbs
8gFat

Ingredients

Servings:
2
2 fillets cod (or barramundi), about 180g each
40g wholegrain breadcrumbs
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 lemon, zest and juice
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
to taste salt and black pepper
to serve steamed greens and lemon wedges

Method

1

Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

2

Mix breadcrumbs, parsley, dill, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

3

Pat cod fillets dry. Place on the prepared tray. Season the fish directly with salt and a squeeze of lemon juice.

4

Press the breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the top of each fillet. It should cover completely.

5

Bake 12–15 minutes depending on thickness. Fish is done when it flakes easily and the crust is golden.

6

Serve immediately with steamed broccoli, spinach, or asparagus.

💡 Chef's Tips

Do not overcook. White fish goes from perfect to dry in 2 minutes. Pull it at 60°C internal — it will carry over to 63°C while resting.

high protein low carb

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