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Sheet Pan Cod with Chorizo Crust

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: baby potatoes, chorizo, extra virgin olive oil, fennel seeds, Fish, garlic, gluten free, gluten free panko crumbs, lemon zest, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, Parsley, white fish fillets
Servings: 2 people
Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

Chorizo Cod and Potatoes

  • 1 large lemon zested
  • 1/4 pound chorizo mild to spicy, pick your spice level
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan coarsely chopped or grated
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 2 garlic cloves rough chopped
  • 1/4 cup Panko crumbs gluten free
  • 1/2 cup packed parsley leaves with tender stems, plus more for serving rough chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 pound cod- halibut or haddock fillet(s) will also work, skinless. See NOTES section below
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 pound baby potatoes any color or mixture of colors, halved if large so that all potatoes are of similar size for even cooking
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground pepper

Optional Aioli

  • 1/3 cup mayo
  • 1 clove garlic clove pressed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • kosher salt to season

Instructions

  • Place rack in middle of oven and preheat to 425°.
  • Place lemon zest, chorizo, Parmesan, fennel seeds, parsley, and garlic cloves in the food processor. Process until chorizo is finely chopped (chorizo pieces should be no bigger than a pea). Transfer chorizo mixture to a medium sized bowl. Add Panko crumbs and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and mix by hand until all ingredients are combined.
  • Pat fish fillet(s) dry and place in center of a parchment or foil lined baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise over fish. Scatter Panko chorizo breadcrumb mixture on top and pat gently to adhere to the fillet(s) - no need to worry about coating the sides).
  • Separately toss baby potatoes with freshly ground pepper, remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and kosher salt in a large bowl and then place potatoes on the sheet pan with the fish, pushing the potatoes to edges.
  • Roast fish and potatoes until breadcrumbs are golden brown and potatoes are fork-tender, 18–20 minutes. Depending on how big the potatoes are, you may need to remove the fish from the sheet pan and cook the potatoes an additional 5 minutes or so. I like to smash the potatoes with the bottom of a cup but that's optional.
  • Serve fish and potatoes straight from the pan or place on a large platter. Top fish with parsley and season potatoes with additional olive oil, kosher salt and pepper, if needed. Serve with aioli, if making.

Optional Aioli

  • The potatoes and fish would pair nicely with an aioli. While the fish and potatoes are cooking...combine mayo, , garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt. Mix until combined and serve with the fish and potatoes.

Notes

Fish fillets can vary greatly in thickness. Try to purchase the thickest fillet(s) possible. If the fillet(s) are running on the thin side, reduce the cook time to 15-18 minutes for the fish.
Some chorizos may contain gluten so be sure to confirm that the chorizo you are buying is gluten free.
Instead of potatoes, experiment with roasting vegetables such as broccoli, fennel, and/or zucchini.