Spicy Crab Topped Cod Fillets
Servings 3
A spicy, crunchy topping makes my Spicy Crab Topped Cod Fillets so delicious. This easy, wholesome recipe is perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 3 cod or other white fish fillets
- 3.5 ounces prepared white crab meat
- 1 tablespoon finely sliced red pepper
- 2 spring onions, very finely chopped Spring onions are also known as scallions.
- 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs I use Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon finely chopped red chillis add more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat leaf parsley Or use about ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely grated cheddar or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C, 180°C for a fan oven).
- Place the cod fillets on a non-stick baking pan, or spray your pan with a little olive oil and put the cod fillets on top. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, stir the crab meat, red pepper, scallions, breadcrumbs, chilli, parsley, celery salt and pepper together.
- Use one-third of the mixture to top each of the cod fillets, lightly pressing and mounding the mixture over the top of the fish.
- Sprinkle each cod fillet with 1 teaspoon of the grated cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cod is cooked through, and the topping is lightly golden.
- Carefully remove from the baking sheet to dinner plates with a fish slice.
- Serve with your choice of green vegetables, and potatoes if liked.
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