Herb Crumbed Cod Fillets

Name: Herb Crumbed Cod Fillets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: Lemon wedges to serve; salt and black pepper to taste; 4 premium thick cod fillets; fine sea salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup (120g) bread or cracker crumbs; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; the finely grated zest of one unwaxed lemon; 1 TBS each chopped fresh chives, flat leaf parsley and fresh basil; 1/4 cup (60g) butter, melted

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A simple manner of cooking your fish, which is healthier than frying and quite delicious with a beautiful mix of herbs, lemon zest and garlic. This is fabulous! I serve with mash and a vegetable on the side. Recipe can easily be halved.

By: Marie Rayner (via Theenglishkitchen.co)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Yields: Serves 4

Ingredients

Lemon wedges to serve
salt and black pepper to taste
4 premium thick cod fillets
fine sea salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup (120g) bread or cracker crumbs
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
the finely grated zest of one unwaxed lemon
1 TBS each chopped fresh chives, flat leaf parsley and fresh basil
1/4 cup (60g) butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425*F/220*C/gas mark 7. Lightly butter a baking tray large enough to hold your fish in one layer with plenty of space left between the fillets.
Wipe your fish and pat dry. Place onto the baking tray and season to taste with black pepper and fine sea salt.
Mix together the bread or cracker crumbs, garlic, lemon zest and fresh herbs.
Season well with salt and black pepper. Add the butter and mix all together with your fingers to combine.