MERLUZZO AL FORNO: Gratinato e croccante

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: oats

Ground almonds provide a gluten-free option while oats are more economical.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with lemon juice

Vegetable broth adds flavor without alcohol, and the water with lemon juice is a budget-friendly substitute.

Prepare the breadcrumb mixture by combining bread crumbs with salt, black pepper, and thyme in a mixing bowl.

Add sliced almonds for crunch and flavor, along with lemon zest and lemon juice to moisten the mixture.

Mix the breadcrumb mixture well and set it aside.

Check the cod fillets for any remaining bones and clean them if necessary.

Drizzle a light amount of olive oil over the cod fillets to coat them.

Press the breadcrumb mixture onto the surface of the cod fillets to ensure it adheres well.

Place the breaded cod fillets in a baking dish and sprinkle the remaining breadcrumb mixture on top.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (approximately 392°F).

Bake the cod fillets in static mode for 15 minutes until a crust forms on top.

Check that the cod is tender inside and crispy outside before serving.

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