Baked or air-fried cod fillet in crust
A main course that is a complete dish, as it includes the lean proteins of cod, the carbohydrates from potatoes, and the fiber from zucchini.
Easy and quick to prepare, yet flavorful and light, suitable for healthy nutrition for both adults and children.
You can use any type of white fish fillet.
Great idea to serve for an elegant dinner.

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  • Cost: Economical
  • Rest time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All seasons
281.66 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 281.66 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 20.93 (g) of which sugars 0.84 (g)
  • Proteins 28.23 (g)
  • Fat 10.77 (g) of which saturated 1.68 (g)of which unsaturated 0.94 (g)
  • Fibers 3.40 (g)
  • Sodium 208.28 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 300 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

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  • 21 oz cod fillets (or other white fish)
  • 14.1 oz zucchini (julienne)
  • 14.1 oz potatoes (julienne)
  • to taste roast seasonings (for fish click)
  • to taste curry
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Cod Fillet in Crust

Tools

  • Baking Tray – non-stick – 10×14.5 inches
  • Oven
  • Grater
  • Knife

Preparation: Cod Fillet in Crust

  • Turn on the grill oven to 350°F

    Hot Point Ariston oven
  • Spread the fillets on a plate, and sprinkle them with seasonings and a pinch of curry. I make the fish seasonings at home, click here to see. Let them marinate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

    cod fillet
  • Peel the potatoes and trim the zucchini, then with a wide-hole grater, grate both, and season with salt, pepper, and curry to taste.

    julienne zucchini
  • Now drizzle a bit of oil on each fillet, then sprinkle them with the potato and zucchini mixture.

    Transfer each fillet onto a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes with the oven preheated.

    Oven-baked cod fillet in crust
  • Here is the oven-baked Cod Fillet in Crust

  • Transfer each fillet onto parchment paper in the air fryer drawer. Preheat at 350°F and then cook for about 10 minutes.

    Oven-baked cod fillet in crust

storage and tips

Oven-baked cod fillet in crust. If the fish was freshly caught, you can store the dish for 2 days in the fridge and 3 months in the freezer. If the fish was frozen, it can only be stored in the fridge for 2 days after cooking.

With this recipe, you can use any type of boneless fish.

Cod Fillet in Crust

  • Can I use any type of fish with this recipe?

    Yes, certainly

Cod Fillet in Crust

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The cooking blog Rita Amordicucina offers a wide range of recipes, with a particular focus on the cuisine of Northeastern Sicily and Messina. It specializes in fish recipes, pastries, and diet dishes, demonstrating how one can eat deliciously while maintaining a healthy weight. Its motto, "Do what you can with what you have, wherever you are," reflects its desire to teach cooking with limited resources. In addition to the blog, it has participated in television shows and food festivals.

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