Description
A savory and simple dish featuring flaky cod topped with a golden panko crust, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each, ~1″ thick)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Additional butter to grease the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with butter.
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then place them in the prepared dish with space between each piece.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it foams (about 2 minutes). Remove from the heat.
- Stir the panko, parsley, garlic powder, and lemon zest into the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened and look like damp sand.
- Divide the panko mixture over the fillets, pressing lightly so it adheres. Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil across the top.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the crust turns golden.
- Let the fillets rest for a minute or two before serving.
Notes
For an even crispier topping, broil for the last minute but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked cod, seafood recipe, family dinner, simple recipe, comfort food
