Cod Fillets with Cheese Crust

How to Make Cod Fillets with Cheese Crust Recipe - preparation 30 minutes plus chilling cooking time 15 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients:
50g/2oz/1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
4 tbsp grated Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
4 x 175g/6oz skinless cod fillets
flour to coat
1 large egg, beaten
oil to grease
salt and ground black pepper

Method:
1 Mix the breadcrumbs with the grated Cheddar, herbs and seasoning.

2 Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper and toss in flour to coat. Dip the floured cod fillets into the beaten egg, then roll immediately in the breadcrumb mixture to coat them all over. Place on a baking sheet, cover lightly and then chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

3 Put the cod fillets in a lightly oiled grill (broiling) pan and cook under a medium-hot grill (broiler) for 12–14 minutes until thoroughly cooked, turning halfway through. Serve with peas and tomatoes.

Cod Fillets with Cheese Crust Recipe