A simple and tasty second course is the oven-baked gratined cod fillet. Tender fresh cod fillet, already cleaned, skinless and boneless, is gratined in the oven with a light breading, a mix of spices (paprika, ginger, pepper, garlic), a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and some fresh chopped parsley. Serve with the side dish of your choice and it is perfect to enjoy at any time.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 1 Person
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Fish
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 5 oz cod fillet (fresh)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- to taste bread crumbs
- to taste sweet paprika
- to taste ground ginger
- to taste garlic powder
- to taste white pepper
- to taste parsley
Tools
- Food Scale
- Non-stick Baking Tray
- Plate
- Knife
- Oven
- Paper Towel
- Spoon
Steps
To prepare the oven-baked gratined cod fillet…
Take the fresh cod fillet, already cleaned, check again that there are no bones left then place it on a plate, pat it with a paper towel, and oil it well on all sides.
In a bowl pour the spices, namely sweet paprika, ground ginger, white pepper, and garlic powder. Add the bread crumbs and mix with a spoon.
Coat the cod fillet in the mix of bread crumbs and spices and place it in a non-stick baking tray.
Bake the cod fillet in a preheated oven at 350°F and cook it for about 20 minutes in convection mode.
After the cooking time has elapsed, the cod fillet should be well golden on the surface, remove it from the oven and serve it hot by adding some fresh chopped parsley.
Variations
As a substitute for fresh cod fillet, you can use frozen one after defrosting.
