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Almond-Crusted Cod

We all know fish is packed with minerals, such as zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium. It's also super rich in calcium and phosphorus, so what's not to love?

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Ingredients (for 4 people):

• 4 cod fillets (best bought at the market, from a fishmonger you trust)
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 4 lemon slices
• A bunch of fresh herbs (sage, chives, basil, oregano, parsley)
• 1 shallot
• A drizzle of olive oil
• A pinch on salt
• Wedge of lemon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly salt the cod fillets.
3. Put the almonds in a non-stick frying skillet and drizzle on a little oil. Roast them over medium-heat for 5 mins. Set aside.
4. Finely chop the shallot and the fresh herbs. Add a little oil to a skillet, and fry  the shallot and herbs. Add the almonds, and allow everything to sweat for 5 mins.
5. Take a second pan, heat a little oil, and fry the fish fillets on medium-heat. Turn them carefully during the cooking time, then remove from pan and set aside.
6. Place the fillets in a baking dish and cover with the roasted almonds, shallots, and fresh herbs.
7. Drizzle generously with olive oil and place in the oven on the lowest rack for 20 mins. Make sure the almonds don't burn (turn the temperature down if you see them getting a little crispy).
8. Serve with a wedge of lemon, steamed green beans and baby potatoes.