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
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

  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.

Jul 30, 2024