Icelandic Cod with Dill and Rye Crumble
A delicate and flavorful dish featuring flaky Icelandic cod baked with a crispy, savory crumble made from rye bread, fresh dill, and butter. This recipe highlights the fresh, clean taste of Icelandic seafood with a rustic, textural topping.
🧂 Ingredients
- 600 g Icelandic cod fillets
- 50 g Butter, melted
- 100 g Icelandic rye bread (rúgbrauð), stale, crumbled
- 3 tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- Optional: Skyr for serving
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a baking dish.
💡 Tip: Ensuring the oven is at the correct temperature will help the crumble crisp up nicely. - 2
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and place them in the prepared baking dish. Season generously with salt and pepper.
💡 Tip: Drying the fish helps it to cook more evenly and prevents it from becoming watery. - 3
In a medium bowl, combine the crumbled rye bread, melted butter, chopped dill, and lemon zest. Mix well until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
💡 Tip: Using stale rye bread will result in a crispier crumble. - 4
Evenly spread the rye crumble mixture over the top of the cod fillets, pressing gently to help it adhere.
💡 Tip: Ensure the entire surface of the fish is covered for a consistent crust. - 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the crumble is golden brown and crispy.
💡 Tip: Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the cod fillets. - 6
Serve immediately. Optionally, serve with a dollop of skyr on the side.
💡 Tip: A simple side salad or steamed vegetables complement this dish well.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If you don't have stale rye bread, you can toast fresh rye bread slices until dry and then crumble them.
- ✓For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or a little grated onion to the crumble mixture.
- ✓Ensure the cod is fresh for the best taste and texture.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a tablespoon of capers to the crumble for a briny kick.
- Incorporate finely chopped parsley along with the dill.
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese to the crumble.