Fish under a Breadcrumb Crust

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Thaw the pollock fillet, then pat it dry with a paper towel. Peel the garlic. Prepare a skillet, blender, and baking dish.

   TipRead about how to properly thaw fish in this article.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Season the fish with salt and pepper to taste and let it marinate for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Cut the bread into medium-sized pieces. Place them on a dry skillet and toast over medium heat. After 2–3 minutes, transfer the bread to a blender bowl and process into fine crumbs.

   TipInstead of bread, you can use ready-made breadcrumbs for coating.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Press the garlic through a press and mix it with the sour cream and mustard.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Grease the baking dish with vegetable oil. Arrange the pollock pieces in a single layer, then spread the sour cream sauce over the top.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Place the dish in an oven preheated to 180 °C and bake the fish for about 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Serve the fish with a side dish. Mashed potatoes or buckwheat are excellent choices.