Black Cod With Lemon & Thyme Bread Crumbs

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   Preheat the oven to 450u00b0F (230u00b0C). Brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Place the fish, skin side down, on the pan; brush with olive oil and drizzle lightly with fresh lemon juice. Season lightly with salt and pepper and let marinate while preparing the topping.

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   Tear the bread into 1-inch (2.5-cm.) pieces. Place in a food processor and grind to fine crumbs. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 cup (1 1/2 oz./45 g.) of the bread crumbs, the shallot, lemon zest, thyme and 2 teaspoons olive oil. Mix to combine evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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   Just before baking, divide the bread crumb mixture among the fillets, pressing onto the top of each piece. Bake until the fish is just springy to the touch and the bread crumbs start to brown, about 10 minutes.

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   Transfer the fish to plates and serve right away. Serves 4.

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   Williams-Sonoma Weeknight Fresh & Fast Cookbook

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.