Lemon Pesto Cod with a Parmesan Crust

One thing I love about summer is eating fresh fish and keeping it simple but packed full of flavour.

This dish is so effortless to rustle up, only requires one dish to cook everything thus leaving less to wash up....result! 

I made this dish whilst on holiday at my parents and wanted something quick to make as I wanted to spend more time in the sun than in the kitchen!

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 4 pieces of cod (or any other meaty white fish)
• 16 new potatoes 
• Grated zest of half one lemon
• Parmesan
• Fresh basil
• Olive oil 
• Fresh salt & pepper
• Breadcrumbs 

Thinly slice the potatoes (raw with the skins still on) and place into a large roasting tin. Drizzle a tablespoon of olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Mix well then place in a preheated oven (180C fan) for 20 Minutes, turning half way through.

Whilst the potatoes are cooking, prepare your lemon pesto. I used all the leaves of a medium basil plant. Put the basil into a small mixer, add some olive oil, Parmesan, lemon grind and salt & pepper to taste. Mix well until you have the consistency you want. Keep adding more oil, Parmesan and seasoning if needed.

Once the potatoes have been cooking for 20 minutes, take out the oven and and make some space for the fish. Place the fish in the dish, season then spoon the pesto onto each fish and top with breadcrumbs and sprinkle Parmesan on top. Bake in the oven for a further 30 minutes.

Once ready, plate up and enjoy!

Bon appétit!!