Mediterranean Crusted Baked Cod

My mother banished the fish salesman who dropped by our house regularly for overpriced fish! Since then we haven't been eating fish as often which is a shame because it's so good for you, extremely versatile and incredible tasty!

We got our hands on some lovely cod fillets today which didn't need much jazzing up, but since we had a freshly stocked fridge I decided to get creative:)
I decided to go with the Mediterranean ingredients-tomato, basil, onion, oregano and peppers.

This is an extremely easy recipe, the sauce and topping can be made in advance and it could easily be doubled or tripled for a larger crowed!

Mediterranean Crusted Baked Cod!
Serves 4 hungry people-as a main course/8 as nice starter!

Ingredients:
4x10oz Cod Fillets
Olive Oil
1 Large Spanish Onion, sliced
1 Red Pepper, stripped
4 Garlic Cloves, crushed
1 Tin Chopped Tomatoes
Seasoning
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
10-12 Basil Leaves(fresh),chopped. Plus extra for garnish
2 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley(fresh),chopped
Topping:
1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan
8 Tablespoons Breadcrumbs
Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Chopped Parsley(fresh)
Melted butter-just enough to combine

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 220 Degrees Celsius
2. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan, sweat the onion for 5 mins or until soft and translucent.
3. Add the peppers along with the garlic and cook for 1 minute-be careful NOT to burn the garlic.
4. Add the tinned tomatoes and stir, seasoning with salt, pepper and add the oregano.
5. Add the chopped herbs and simmer on a low heat for 10-15mins and then allow to cool while you make the topping.
6. Mix together the breadcrumbs,seasoning,cheese and parsley.
7. Mix in the melted butter until it clumps together.
8. Spread the cooled sauce evenly in the base of a buttered dish.
9. Season the cod fillets and sprinkle with the topping before placing on top of the sauce.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 mins-depending on the thickness of your fish.
11. Remove the dish and scatter with some whole basil leaves.
12. Serve with green beans and baby potatoes!