Cod Broiled on a Bed of Potatoes

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Cod is one of the world’s most beloved and versatile fish. It can be baked, broiled, steamed, poached, salted, or cooked with milk in a stew. This dish is simple yet delicious.

Difficulty: Easy

Hands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 50 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Idaho or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cod fillets or steaks (5 oz. each)
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 4 lemon wedges

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Toss the potatoes with oil and melted butter, salt, and pepper in a baking pan.
  • Bake the potatoes for 30 minutes or until the top is brown and crisp and the inside soft.
  • When the potatoes are done, lay the fish on top, dot with butter, and turn the oven to broil.
  • Broil until the fish is done—8–10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. If the potatoes start to burn, move the pan to a lower shelf in the oven.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.