Lemon and Herb Baked Cod with Roasted Jersey Royal Potatoes

A light and flavorful dish showcasing fresh Jersey Royal potatoes and delicate baked cod, seasoned with bright lemon and aromatic herbs. This recipe highlights the simple, fresh ingredients of Jersey.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

525

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£5.15

Season:

Meal Type:

Cuisine:

Main Ingredient:

Cooking Style:

Quick & Easy•Baking•Roasting

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

750gJersey Royal Potatoes(Scrubbed and halved or quartered if large)

£3.50

4 Cod Fillets(Approximately 150g each, skin on or off (your preference))

£12.00

50gJersey Butter(Melted)

£1.20

1 Lemon(Zest and juice of)

£0.60

2tbspFresh Thyme(Chopped)

£0.75

2tbspFresh Parsley(Chopped)

£0.50

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

to taste Sea Salt( )

£0.10

to taste Black Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.10

200gSeasonal Greens(e.g., Asparagus, Green Beans, or Tenderstem Broccoli)

£1.50

2tbspJersey Milk(Optional, for drizzling over the potatoes)

£0.15

Total Cost

£20.60

£5.15 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
2
Place the Jersey Royal potatoes on a large baking tray. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the melted Jersey butter, season generously with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Roast for 20 minutes, or until almost tender and starting to brown.
3
While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the herb and lemon mixture for the cod. In a small bowl, combine the remaining melted Jersey butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped thyme, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Remove the potatoes from the oven and create spaces between them. Place the cod fillets on the baking tray among the potatoes.
5
Spoon the lemon and herb mixture evenly over the cod fillets.
6
Return the baking tray to the oven and bake for a further 10-12 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork and the potatoes are golden brown and tender.
7
While the cod finishes cooking, steam or lightly saute the seasonal greens.
8
Serve the baked cod and roasted Jersey Royal potatoes immediately, accompanied by the steamed greens. Optional: drizzle the potatoes with Jersey milk before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (419g)

525 kcal / 2197 kJ

Carbs

35g

13% of RDA

Fat

24g

34% of RDA

Protein

42g

84% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

250 mg

11% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Don't overcrowd the baking tray, as this will steam the potatoes instead of roasting them properly. Use two trays if necessary.

Adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of your cod fillets. They should be opaque and flake easily when cooked.

For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the lemon and herb mixture.

If using skin-on cod, score the skin a few times to prevent it from curling during cooking.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Large Baking Tray

Small Bowl

Wine Pairings

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