Posh Fish And Chips (Baked Panko Cod With Lemon Butter Sauce)
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5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
2 -4
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Calories
794 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
British
Posh Fish And Chips (Baked Panko Cod With Lemon Butter Sauce)
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Baked panko cod with lemon butter sauce... or posh fish and chips?! Top the fish with a super tasty and crispy panko mixture, bake, then melt a light butter lemon 'sauce' around it. If it sounds fancy to you, you'd be right. This is such an easy and delicious meal that's equally as perfect for a midweek meal for the family or a classy meal for guests. Sooo yummy and easy served with homemade chunky chips/fries... and ready in just 45 minutes!
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Ingredients
For the fish and potatoes
- 3 ounces cod (2 small fillets) with or without skin, use any kind of white fish if cod not available
- 4 medium potatoes peeled and chopped into chunky chips (or allow around 7 ounces/200 grams/1½ to 2 medium potatoes per person)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil approximately
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs panko breadcrumbs, or make your own in the food processor out of any bread you have
- 1 lemon zest only (save the juice for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 ounce Parmesan Cheese grated (a small handful) / or use a strong cheddar or other hard cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
- ½ teaspoon paprika optional
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or use 1 more tablespoon butter instead)
- 1 lemon (use the juice of the lemon you zested for the panko topping)
To serve (optional)
- frozen peas or another vegetable side e.g. pan-fried asparagus
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Instructions
- Spray a medium sized baking dish or oven proof pan e.g. cast iron with olive oil to prevent sticking. Place the fish into the dish/pan skin-side down (if the fish has skin).
- Preheat the oven to 410F/210C. Then put the potatoes into a large pot of salted water and bring to the boil. Boil for 2 minutes, drain and let steam. Alternatively, boil for 10 minutes in water that's already boiling.
- Empty the drained potatoes onto a large baking sheet lined with baking paper. Drizzle with olive oil and toss with your hands. Bake in one layer for around 30 minutes or until cooked through, golden, and a little crispy.
- Meanwhile, combine the panko crumbs, lemon zest, basil, parmesan/other cheese, garlic powder and paprika (if using), salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pile half of the panko mixture onto the top of each of the fish fillets in the baking dish/pan. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes - just until the flesh has turned completely white. The inside of the fish should be at least 145F/63C (check with a meat thermometer if you like).
- Quickly melt the butter around the fish while it's still in the pan. Then add the lemon juice and swirl a little with a spatula or wooden spoon to combine.
- Serve the crispy cod and sauce immediately with the cooked chips/fries and a side of frozen peas (if you like). Scatter a little more fresh basil over the top if you like.
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Notes
- Making the recipe for 4: You could easily make this for four by cooking four fish filets instead of two and doubling all of the other ingredients too.
- About the fish: While this recipe is for cod, it works just as well with any other white fish fillets. I'm in Australia and love barramundi! Use whichever white fish is most readily available where you live, if you like.
- You can use fish with skin on or without. If using frozen fish, defrost in the fridge overnight before beginning the recipe.
- Ingredients substitutions: No panko? Use ordinary breadcrumbs, crushed crackers, crushed cereal or even crushed pretzels instead. The results will not be exactly the same as with panko, but your crispy baked cod will still be very delicious!
- No garlic powder/paprika/basil/parmesan? As long as you have a lemon and some panko crumbs or a substitution, you can make the topping with whichever dried herbs you have. No problem if you want to skip one or more of the ingredients in the topping.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
794kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
865mg
(36%)
Potassium
2191mg
(63%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
863IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
142mg
(158%)
Calcium
289mg
(29%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2-4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 794 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 794kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 865mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 2191mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 863IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 142mg | 158% |
| Calcium | 289mg | 29% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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