Effing Boursin-Crusted Icelandic Cod with Baby Potatoes & Green Beans
Ingredients
Serves 4:
For the Cod:
- 2lbs of Icelandic Cod Loin
- 1 package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese (150g)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
For the Baby Potatoes:
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
For the Garlic Soy Green Beans:
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 tsp soy sauce (to taste)
Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prep the potatoes:
- Boil the baby potatoes in salted water for 10–12 minutes, until fork-tender.
- While they cook, fry chopped bacon in a skillet until crisp.
- Drain potatoes and toss them in the pan with the bacon, butter, salt, and pepper. Keep warm.
- Prepare the cod:
- Mix panko and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Place cod loins on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread about 1 tbsp of Boursin cheese over each loin, then top evenly with the panko mixture.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake cod for 15–20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily and the topping is golden.
- Make the green beans:
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add green beans and sauté 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Drizzle with soy sauce, toss to coat, and remove from heat. Sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve:
Plate cod with baby potatoes and bacon bits, then add a serving of garlic soy green beans. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon over the cod.
Products Used In This Recipe
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Cod Loins – Iceland
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