Steps

1. In a bag, add bread crumbs (to taste) and crush them finely with a rolling pin.
   🕒 00:53
2. Transfer the finely crushed bread crumbs to a bowl.
   🕒 01:46
3. Add Parmesan cheese (to taste) to the bowl.
   🕒 01:53
4. Add dried oregano (pinch), rubbing it between your hands to release its aroma.
   🕒 02:01
5. Finely mince garlic (1 clove) and add it to the bowl.
   🕒 02:06
6. Finely mince parsley (to taste) as much as possible.
   🕒 02:27
7. Add the chopped parsley to the bowl.
   🕒 02:51
8. Mix all ingredients by hand until well combined to create the herb-crusted breading. [The Key Tip!] Finely crushing the breadcrumbs enhances the fish's flavor and improves the texture.
   🕒 03:06
9. Season both sides of the cod fillets (2 pieces) with salt (pinch) and pepper (pinch).
   🕒 03:22
10. Lightly coat the cod with all-purpose flour (to taste), shaking off any excess.
    🕒 03:33
11. Next, dip the cod into 1 beaten egg.
    🕒 03:43
12. Finally, press the herb-crusted breading onto the cod.
    🕒 03:49
13. Prepare the clarified butter. Melt unsalted butter (50g) in a double boiler or microwave.
    🕒 04:37
14. Strain the melted butter to separate the clarified butter. [The Key Tip!] Using clarified butter significantly enhances the fish's flavor.
    🕒 04:59
15. Heat a generous amount of clarified butter (to taste) in one frying pan. Heat olive oil (to taste) in another frying pan (for comparison).
    🕒 06:27
16. Place the coated cod into the heated frying pan and cook over medium-low heat until golden brown.
    🕒 07:06
17. Once browned, flip the cod, push the oil to one side of the pan, and place the un-browned side in the oil to cook both sides. Be careful not to burn it.
    🕒 07:37
18. Once both sides are golden brown, remove from the pan and plate.
    🕒 07:56
19. Prepare the side salad. In a bowl with well-drained salad greens (to taste), drizzle with salt (pinch), pepper (pinch), and red wine vinegar (to taste), then toss lightly.
    🕒 08:37
20. Finally, drizzle with olive oil (to taste) and toss to coat everything.
    🕒 09:14
21. Plate the baked herb-crusted cod. Serve with the prepared salad and the lightly salted tomato (1) to complete the dish.
    🕒 09:29