Cod with Chorizo and Breadcrumbs

A delicious combination of crispy cod fillets topped with crispy breadcrumbs and smoky Spanish chorizo. This Mediterranean-inspired dish pairs flaky white fish with herbed breadcrumbs and spicy sausage for a flavorful main course.

4 servings
23 min

Ingredients

  • 2 slices country-style bread
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 small shallot
  • 2 ounces smoked Spanish chorizo
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry or red wine vinegar
  • 4 pieces cod fillets
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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oven to 425°F. Pulse bread in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add breadcrumbs. Cook, stirring often, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to a bowl, add parsley and oregano; toss to combine. Wipe out skillet.

    8 min

  2. 2.

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot and chorizo and cook, stirring often, until chorizo is just crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and mix in vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Wipe out skillet.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Season cod with salt and pepper and cook until bottom side begins to turn opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven and roast until fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes longer.

    8 min

  4. 4.

    Serve cod topped with chorizo mixture and toasted breadcrumbs.

    2 min

  5. 5.

    DO AHEAD: Breadcrumbs can be made 8 hours ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Toss with herbs just before serving.