Normandy Cod Baked in Cider

Normandy Cod Baked in Cider

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 x 175g thick cod fillets

• 2 leeks, trimmed and cut into fine rings

• 1 large onion, finely sliced

• 45g unsalted butter

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 250ml dry cider

• 70g breadcrumbs (coarse, like sourdough or ciabatta)

• 3 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

• Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Prep the Oven: Preheat the oven to 190°C fan (400°F).

2. Sauté the Base: Heat 15g of the butter and the olive oil in a large ovenproof pan. Sauté the onion and leeks over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened.

3. Braise: Season the vegetables, add a splash of the cider, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. The Topping: Melt the remaining butter and mix with the breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp of the parsley. Season well.

5. Combine: Uncover the vegetables, stir in the rest of the cider, and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining parsley.

6. Bake: Place the cod fillets on top of the leeks. Season the fish, then pat the buttery breadcrumbs onto each fillet. Bake uncovered for 17 minutes until the fish is pearly white and the crumbs are golden.

Nutrition (est.): ~390 cal | 35g protein | 14g fat | 26g carbs | 4g fibre