Baked White Fish with Samphire & Lemon
By OcadoLife
Published on 18 April 2022
Get the taste of Norfolk with the delicate saltiness of this native plant, which works beautifully with white fish in this simple dish. Looking for more fish recipes? Look no further.
Time and servings
20 minsTotal time
4Servings
5 minsPrep time
15 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 lemon, zest only
- 90 g of samphire
- 40 g of butter
- 1 pinch of chilli flakes, (optional)
- 600 g of baby new potatoes, to serve (optional)
- 4 white fish fillets, 200g each (we've used cod, but you could also use haddock loin or pollock)
- 2 tbsp of fresh herbs, such as chopped chives, tarragon or basil
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6. Take 4 large pieces of foil (about 30 x 30cm) and lay them on the worktop.Step 2
Put a piece of fish in the middle of each piece of foil, season well and grate the lemon zest over. Divide the samphire between the fish and then top with a piece of butter. Sprinkle over the herbs and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using).Step 3
Fold the foil up to seal each of the parcels. Place on a baking tray and into the oven to cook for 12-15 mins, until just cooked through. Serve with veg of your choice and a squeeze of lemon.