Cod with Tomato-Basil Relish

Cod with Tomato-Basil Relish

  

Ingredients

 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 

 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 

 4 6 oz. cod fillets 

 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 

 2 tablespoons canola oil 

 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered 

 1/2 cup sliced sweet onion 

 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves 

 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 

 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper              

 Directions

  

 1. Preheat oven to 450°.

 2. In a shallow dish place the egg whites; 

place panko breadcrumbs in another shallow dish.

 3. Dip cod fillets in egg whites; sprinkle evenly with 

1/4 teaspoon salt, and dredge in panko breadcrumbs. 

 4. Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large ovenproof skillet;

 swirl to coat well. 5. Add fish to pan; cook 3-4 minutes or 

until browned and crispy. Turn fish over; place pan in oven. 

Bake fish at 450° for 5-7 minutes.

 6. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, tomatoes, and remaining 

ingredients in a mixing bowl. Serve with the cod fillets.