Cod in Herb Crust, Rice and Lemon Sauce

Name: Cod in Herb Crust, Rice and Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 1 ½ oz Parmesan cheese; 1 garlic clove; 2 - 3 lemon peels; 1 oz unsalted butter; 1 ½ oz panko bread crumbs; 1 ½ tsp salt; 1 tsp dried thyme; 35 oz water; 8 oz basmati rice; 21 oz fresh cod fillets; 9 oz fresh spinach leaves; 5 ½ oz heavy whipping cream; 2 - 3 tsp corn starch; 1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 pinches ground black pepper