Description
Delight your taste buds with this crispy and flavorful Panko Parmesan Baked Cod recipe. The combination of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic seasonings creates a golden crust that perfectly complements the tender cod fillets. This easy-to-make dish is a surefire way to elevate your seafood dinner game.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
Breadcrumb Mixture:
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Additional:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Breadcrumb Mixture: In a small bowl, combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Drizzle olive oil and mix until moistened.
- Coat the Cod: Pat dry the cod fillets and brush with Dijon mustard. Press breadcrumb mixture onto each fillet.
- Bake: Place fillets on the baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and fish flakes easily.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the fish briefly at the end of baking.
- Recipe is also great with haddock or halibut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
