Crunchy Top Cod

Plan Z Phase: This is a Z2 (ZReduction) recipe.  This dish takes no time at all.  All you have to do is crust it and toss it in your oven. Come back later, and your entrée is ready! I served mine with the my sautéed spinach with garlic and tomato. You could alternatively pick the spicy-sweet green bean medley. Or you choose.

This can also be made with any other meaty white fish. That might include tilapia, whitefish, halibut or even sea bass.  The tilapia is the most budget-conscious.  The tilapia won’t take as long to cook either, since it’s thinner.

Servings: Serves 4

Ingredients:

• olive oil spray
• ¼ cup of bread crumbs
• ¼ tsp of garlic powder (or to taste)
• 4, 6-8 oz portions of cod (no skin)
• 2 Tbl of lemon juice
• lemon slices for garnish and drizzling (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

In a small bowl, combine your crumbs and garlic powder.

Spray the inside of your ovenproof pan.  Place the fish filets in the pan. Drizzle on your lemon juice. Then spray the top of the fish. Sprinkle on your crumb mixture and press them lightly with your fingers so they stick. Then spray the surface again. This last spray is what causes the crumbs to crunch up and brown during baking.

Place in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the fish will flake with a fork or a crack forms. You just want to make sure the fish is no longer opaque in the middle.

In the picture the fish is served over spinach sauteed with garlic and tomato. Or choose your own side dish like my spicy-sweet green bean medley.

Note: This is your crunch portion for this meal.  No side crackers or breadsticks necessary. 

Enjoy!

Cheers,