Herb-Crusted Cod with Olive Lattices and Lemon Bean Smash

Ingredients

• cod fillets4 pieces, about 6 oz each
• olive oil3 tablespoons
• fresh dill, chopped1/4 cup
• fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup
• lemon zest1 tablespoon
• lemon juice2 tablespoons
• cannellini beans, drained and rinsed2 cans (15 oz each)
• garlic clove1 large
• pitted green olives, chopped1/2 cup
• plain yogurt1/3 cup
• salt and black pepperto taste
• flaky saltoptional, for finishing

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a tray with parchment.
2. 2Mash the beans with yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, half the olives, salt, and pepper until thick and rustic.
3. 3Mix dill, parsley, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper into a paste.
4. 4Pat the cod dry, brush with the herb paste, and place on the tray.
5. 5Roast 10 to 12 minutes, until the fish flakes and the crust is vivid green.
6. 6Warm the remaining olives in the last tablespoon of olive oil for 1 minute.
7. 7Serve the cod over the lemon bean smash and spoon the olives over the top.

Tips

• Don’t over-mash the beans; some texture makes the base feel richer.
• Cod is done when it flakes easily but still looks moist at the center.

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