Effing Boursin-Crusted Icelandic Cod with Baby Potatoes & Green Beans

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

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

There’s something effortless yet elegant about this dish — flaky Icelandic cod coated in creamy Boursin and a golden panko crust, served alongside buttery baby potatoes with crisp bacon bits and garlicky soy green beans. It’s comfort food that feels elevated, the kind of dinner that looks restaurant-worthy but comes together easily on a weeknight.

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.