Baked Cod with Tomato and Herb Crust

Ingredients

• 4 pieces cod fillets
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 cup parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium lemon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of bread crumbs, 1 cup of finely chopped parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of paprika.

3. 3

   Dice the 2 medium tomatoes and add them to the breadcrumb mixture.

4. 4

   Drizzle 3 tablespoons of olive oil over the breadcrumb mixture and stir until well combined.

5. 5

   Place the 4 pieces of cod fillets onto a greased baking sheet.

6. 6

   Squeeze the juice of 1 medium lemon over the cod fillets and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Evenly distribute the breadcrumb and tomato mixture over the top of each cod fillet, pressing gently to adhere.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

9. 9

   Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

10. 10

    Serve warm, garnished with extra lemon wedges and parsley if desired.