Roasted Cod Fillets With a Prosciutto Garlic Crust
Indulge in these succulent roasted cod fillets featuring a flavorful topping of prosciutto, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon zest, and a hint of black pepper. Baked to perfection, the fish is moist and tender with a crispy, golden crust. Served with a drizzle of white wine pan sauce, this dish is a true culinary delight.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 2 | ounces diced prosciutto |
| 1 | garlic clove minced garlic |
| 2 | teaspoons grated lemon zest |
| 1 | tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley |
| 3 | tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
| 1 | teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
| 2 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 4 | (6 ounce) (6 ounce) cod fish fillets |
| salt to taste | |
| fresh ground black pepper to taste | |
| 3 | ⁄4 cup dry white wine |
Instructions
Cooking Instructions | |
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| 1. | Combine the diced prosciutto, minced parsley, chopped basil, minced garlic, grated lemon zest, and freshly ground black pepper in a shallow dish. |
| 2. | Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). |
| 3. | Brush a shallow baking dish with a portion of the olive oil. |
| 4. | Arrange the cod fillets in the baking dish and season them with salt and pepper. |
| 5. | Spread the prosciutto topping evenly over the fish fillets. |
| 6. | Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the fish and pour the white wine around the fillets in the baking dish. |
| 7. | Roast in the oven until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the topping is crispy and browned, approximately 5 minutes per 1/2 inch of thickness. |
| 8. | Serve the roasted cod fillets with the pan juices spooned over the top. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 240.7 kcal |
| Protein | 30.8 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
Published on Jul 30, 2024 by Luminița