# Cod and Leek Bake

Recipe by [Inês Carvalho](https://fridge.menu/en/u/inescarvalho)

A comforting fish bake with leeks, cabbage and courgette under a crisp lemon-herb crumb, finished with chunks of cod.

Servings: 4 · Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min · Fish

Contains: gluten, milk, fish and seafood

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## Ingredients

- 3 pcs [Leek](https://fridge.menu/en/i/leek) — cut into thin rings
- ½ pcs [Pointed cabbage](https://fridge.menu/en/i/pointed-cabbage) — thinly shredded
- 200 g [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini) — coarsely grated
- 100 ml [Double cream](https://fridge.menu/en/i/whipping-cream)
- 100 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- ½ pcs [Lemon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon) — organic, juice and finely grated zest
- 1 tbsp [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — for the dish
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 1 bunch [Herbs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/greens)
- 75 g [Breadcrumbs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/breadcrumbs)
- ½ pcs [Lemon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon) — organic, finely grated zest
- 600 g [Cod](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cod)
- 40 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 1 bunch [Herbs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/greens) — finely chopped for sprinkling
- 700 g [Potatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/potato) — boiled until tender

## Steps

1. Put the leek, pointed cabbage and courgette into a buttered baking dish and mix with the double cream, stock and lemon zest.
2. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (fan) for about 10 minutes.
3. For the crispy topping, put the herbs, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, salt and black pepper into a mini chopper and blitz until the herbs are finely chopped.
4. Cut the cod into portion-sized pieces and lay on top of the baked vegetables in the dish, scattering the crispy crumb over the pieces.
5. Place a small piece of butter on each piece of fish.
6. Bake for a further 15 minutes or until the cod is cooked through.
7. Serve with freshly boiled new potatoes and herbs.

Published 2026-10-07 · Updated 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/cod-and-leek-casserole-zxp2n3u2

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