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Portuguese Golden Garlic Cod with Crispy Chickpea Crumble

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Portuguese Golden Garlic Cod with Crispy Chickpea Crumble

A delicate yet satisfying family dinner featuring flaky Portuguese-style cod topped with a crunchy roasted chickpea crumble infused with garlic, lemon, and herbs. Light, nutritious, and impressive enough for a weekend adventure meal that even kids love!

Ingredients

  • 4 fillets (6 oz each) cod fillets (or white fish), patted dry
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry
  • 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced, divided
  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, divided
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, optional for extra crunch
  • 1 tsp sea salt, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp paprika, optional

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    On a separate baking sheet, toss dry chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, paprika, and pepper. Spread in single layer.

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