Easy Crusted Cod

This easy recipe is great for a busy weeknight. I like serving this over sauteed spinach cooked with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and a dash of chicken stock.

2 pieces of Cod (5 - 6 oz. each)
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons flat-leaf parsley
zest of half a lemon
1 Tablespoon butter
1 Tablespoon chicken stock
2 Tablespoons white wine
salt
pepper
olive oil

1. Chop parsley, garlic, lemon zest and salt together until almost a paste. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and parsley mixture until well mixed.

2. Brush tops of cod with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Dip oiled cod into breadcrumb mixture, patting crumbs down. Heat about two tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil in saucepan. Place cod crumb face down and cook for about three minutes.

3. Place in lightly oiled pan, crumb side up, and bake in 400 degree preheated oven for 8 - 10 minutes.

4. When fish is cooked, remove pan from oven, add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of chicken stock and 2 tablespoons of white white. Return pan to oven for 2 minutes.

5. Plate fish over cooked spinach or vegetables of choice and spoon white wine sauce over fish.