Herb crusted roast cod loin

This is a simple and easy recipe, taking around 30 minutes from freezer to plate (no need to thaw the fish first)..

Serves 4 (just reduce/increase measurements for any other numbers)

Ingredients

• 4 Regis frozen cod loin fillets
• 100gm (4oz) fresh white breadcrumbs
• Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 4 tbsps chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tbsp chopped chives or any other herbs such as dill, coriander or tarragon
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon or wholegrain mustard
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan

Method

Pre-heat oven to 220c / gas mark 7

Remove cod loins from freezer, run the top of each loin under a cold tap to remove the glaze and pat dry.

Place cod loins on a lightly oiled baking tray or dish

In a bowl combine: breadcrumbs. lemon zest & juice, herbs and olive oil.

Spread each loin with mustard and press breadcrumb mixture on top

Sprinkle with parmesan ans season with salt & pepper

Place tray in centre of oven and cook for 20 minutes.

Serve with your choice of potatoes, rice, vegetables or salad.

*** To save time in future, make a larger batch of the breadcrumb mixture and keep in the freezer, it freezes well and keeps for ages.