Baked Codfish with Irish Cheese Crust Recipe

Name: Baked Codfish with Irish Cheese Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) codfish fillets, skins removed; Essence, recipe follows; 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons melted Irish butter; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons Lakeshore Strong Irish Mustard or Colman's English mustard; 2 teaspoons minced garlic, or spring onions; 6 ounces Irish cheese, such as Dubliner, Coolea, or Carrigaline, or Irish cheddar such as Kerrygold Vintage, grated; 1 cup heavy Irish cream; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

4 (6-ounce) codfish fillets, skins removed
Essence, recipe follows
1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
2 tablespoons melted Irish butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Lakeshore Strong Irish Mustard or Colman's English mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic, or spring onions
6 ounces Irish cheese, such as Dubliner, Coolea, or Carrigaline, or Irish cheddar such as Kerrygold Vintage, grated
1 cup heavy Irish cream
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a casserole dish and set aside.
2
Lightly season the codfish on both sides with Essence and place in the prepared dish, skin side down.
3
In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, butter, parsley, mustard, and garlic, and mix well.
4
Add the cheese and mix well.
5
Place on the fish, patting down to make a crust.
6
Pour the cream over the fish and bake until the fish is cooked through, golden brown and the cheese is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Remove from the oven and serve.
8
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
9
Recipe from ?New New Orleans Cooking?, by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6-ounce) codfish fillets, skins removed, Essence, recipe follows, 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons melted Irish butter, and more.

Yes, Baked Codfish with Irish Cheese Crust falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baked Codfish with Irish Cheese Crust

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