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Spicy Crusted Cod

Quick and easy perfect weeknight meal
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Viella

Ingredients

  • 2 8 oz cod fillets
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2/3 cup of fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup of panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp sambal oelek
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Spicy Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp sambal oelek
  • 1 cup vegetable stock

Equipment & Utensils

  • Ovenproof container
  • Shallow pan

Instructions

  • Wash and pat dry cod fillets.
  • Season with salt and set aside.
  • Tip both types of breadcrumbs into a bowl and then add sesame seeds, then mix.
  • Add sambal oelek and mix throughly.
  • Drizzle cod fillets with half of the melted butter and then pat breadcrumb mixture on top of cod fillets until they are completely covered
  • Drizzle with the remaining melted butter and then place in a preheated oven at 400 for 30 mins, until cod begins to flake.
  • Make spicy sauce as soon as fish is ready and serve immediately.

Spicy Sauce Directions

  • Heat sambal oelek and butter in a pan until butter has melted.
  • Add vegetable stock and stir until bubbling.

Notes

Be careful not to overcook cod as it will become tough and dry.
To make fresh breadcrumbs, take a couple of slices and break them up into a blender and pulse until you have your required consistency.