Oven-Roasted Lemon Herb Cod with Brisket & Ziti Fusion

Ingredients

- 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
- 1 pound brisket, sliced thin
- 8 ounces ziti pasta
- 1 sourdough loaf, sliced into cubes
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons poppyseeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon mixed spices (e.g., paprika, garlic powder, pepper)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch fresh herbs (e.g., parsley, thyme, rosemary)
- 4 birria tacos, shredded
- 4 fortune cookies, crushed (for garnish)
- 1 cup strawberries, halved
- 1 citrus (e.g., orange), sectioned for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare Ziti
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook 8 ounces of ziti pasta until al dente, approximately PT10M
10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

3. Prepare Herb Mixture
In a small bowl, combine the juice and zest of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, poppyseeds, and a mix of chopped herbs.

4. Season Cod
Place the cod fillets onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the lemon herb mixture over the cod, ensuring even distribution. Sprinkle with salt and mixed spices.

5. Prepare Brisket
Lay the sliced brisket onto a separate baking sheet and drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and spices to taste.

6. Roast Cod & Brisket
Transfer both the cod and brisket to the oven. Roast for PT20M
20 minutes or until the cod is flaky and the brisket is tender with a slight crisp on the edges.

7. Toast Sourdough
Place sourdough cubes onto a separate tray and toast in the oven for PT5M
5 minutes, until golden brown.

8. Prepare Gumbo Option
Optional: Heat the pre-made gumbo as a side dish or sauce, according to packaging instructions.

9. Assemble Dish
On a large platter, layer the cooked ziti, placing the roasted cod and slices of brisket on top. Scatter the toasted sourdough cubes around the dish.

10. Garnish
Add the halved strawberries, citrus sections, and shredded birria tacos over the top. For a whimsical finish, sprinkle the crushed fortune cookies over everything.

11. Serve & Enjoy
Ensure the dish is served hot, adorned with fresh daisies on the side for a visual touch.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Cod, Brisket, Ziti, Oven-Roast, Lemon Herb Cod, Fusion Dinner, Birria Tacos, Sourdough, Strawberries, Gourmet

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1560 calories (entire dish)

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