Plaice with Lemon Herb Crust

A light and extremely healthy meal that can be prepared in under half an hour, saving on time but not taste or goodness!

25 minutes Serves 4

4 fillets Plaice (or similar white fish)

4 tbsps breadcrumbs

1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

1 tsp fresh chopped thyme

Rind one lemon finely grated

2tbsp grated parmesan

1 egg lightly beaten

Pre heat oven to 180 degrees
In a bowl combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan, fresh herbs and lemon rind
In a second bowl add the egg, lightly beaten
Place the fish first in the egg (ensure it is covered all over) and then coat in the breadcrumbs.
Transfer to a lightly oiled baking dish and place in the oven for 10 minutes until starting to brown. Alternatively fry for a couple of minutes each side in a pan of olive oil over a medium heat
Serve immediately with fresh vegetables

HEALTH BENEFITS

Thyme

Although thyme has a long history of use in natural medicine it is only recently, that researchers have isolated some of the components in thyme that bring about its healing effects.

Thyme contains an essential oil that is rich in thymol; a powerful antiseptic, antibacterial agent and a strong antioxidant. The oil of thyme is most commonly used in mouthwashes to treat infections and inflammations and throat infections.

Because of its essential oil, thyme possesses expectorant and bronchial antispasmodic properties, making it useful in the treatment of many upper respiratory tract infections; coughs, bronchitis and asthma.

All the members of the mint family, including thyme, possess terpenoids which are recognized for their cancer preventive properties. Thyme has also been used to reduce swelling and inflammation and to strengthen the body’s natural immune system.