
Breaded Fish, Tomato Salad and Lemony Yogurt Sauce
Serves: 2
Prep time: 15–20 minutes
Cook time: 10–15 minutes

Ingredients
- 2 cod fillets, about 200 g each
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) flour
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 250 ml (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) plain yogurt
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) mayonnaise
- Zest of one lemon
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) large capers (caprons), chopped
- 500 ml (2 cups) red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- A few fresh basil leaves, chopped
- La Belle Excuse Extra Virgin Green Olive Oil
- La Belle Excuse Fresh Basil Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- La Belle Excuse Mediterranean Fleur de Sel and ground pepper

Steps
- Prepare three bowls: one with the flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the panko.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper. Dredge first in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the panko, pressing lightly so the coating adheres well.
- In a skillet, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the breaded fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- In a bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and capers. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well. Set aside.
- In another bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with a few chopped basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon some sauce onto the bottom of each plate.
- Place the breaded cod fillet on top, then garnish with the fresh tomato salad.