Summer Roasted Cod with Zucchini & Tomatoes and a Fresh Garlicky Breadcrumb Topping
Aug 10, 2022
All Roasted on a Single Sheet Pan – Incredible Caramelized Vegetables Surround Fresh Garlicky Breadcrumb Roasted Cod.
A healthy and delicious dinner when vegetables are at their peek of flavor.
I’m loving the flavors that accompany this perfectly roasted Cod! The freshest summer veggies – summer squash, zucchini & heirloom tomatoes (my favorite!) are roasted until golden around the edges – caramelized with all their sweetness that enhances their flavor.
Cod, which is a firm white fish has a neutral flavor – coated with fresh herbal & garlicky bread crumbs – adds tons of flavor and a little crunch!
Farmers’ Markets are where you can find “just picked” veggies for the best flavor. Summer Garlic has now been harvested – above, the hardneck variety (not usually sold in supermarkets) prized for its creamy texture and assertive taste.
Brush with EVOO and placed on the sheet pan, sprinkled with salt & pepper – these will cook for 10 minutes.
Made in minutes – these flavored fresh breadcrumb raise the level of flavor to the cod.
The Veggies have roasted for 10 minutes – then make room for the cod and roast an additional 10-12 minutes or until the fish had cooked through – is springy to the touch, and the breadcrumbs are golden.
Method: One Pan Cooking:
- Cut Cod into 4 equal potions
- Make the simple Garlicky-Herbal Bread Crumbs
- Roast the Veggies on the Sheet Pan (first roasting)
- Top the Fish with Breadcrumbs – add then to the Sheet Pan with Thyme Springs
- Roast until the Veggies are Caramelized, and the Fish is cooked through with a Golden Crust
- Serve with any accumulated juices – can drizzle with a little Vinaigrette, a Squirt of Lemon Juice or Browned Butter
Enjoy this wonderful dish!
Karen
Summer Roasted Cod with Zucchini & Tomatoes and a Fresh Garlicky Breadcrumb Topping
Equipment
- 1 rimmed sheet pan
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh cod fillet, cleaned and dried
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Fresh Breadcrumbs:
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs, ground from sourdough or your favorite white bread; crusts removed
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, peeled; finely grated or minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 pinches freshly cracked black pepper
Vegetables:
- 2 medium zucchini & summer squash, one of each
- 6 small-medium heirloom tomatoes, multi colors
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- few pinches sea salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cut the cod into 4 equal pieces, place on a plate. Sprinkle with smoked paprika and top with olive oil, mix in.Place in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Make the Fresh Breadcrumbs:
- Add all breadcrumb ingredients together in a small bowl. Stir with a spoon until combined and just sticking together. Set aside.
Roast Vegetables:
- Cut tomatoes into 1" wedges. Add them to a sheet pan- spread so they do not touch each other. Cut zucchini and summer squash into 1/2" cincles. Space them between the tomatoes, leaving space in between.
- Brush all over with 1 tablespoon olive oil - season with salt & pepper. Roast for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are juicy and partially cooked. Remove from the oven.
Adding Cod to the Tray:
- Raise the heat to 400 degrees. Portion the breadcrumb topping on each piece of cod. Press down to stick.
- Move the vegetables to make room for the 4 pieces of cod. Place cod on the sheet pan. Scatter the thyme sprigs around and roast until the fish is cooked through with a golden top. (Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fish.) The vegetables will cook further and caramelize.
Serve the Dish:
- Serve the cod on individual plates surrounded with vegetables with any accumulated juices from the pan. Garnish the fish with a fresh thyme sprig. Add a drizzle of vinaigrette (as I did), a squirt of lemon juice or browned butter if you like.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
