Description
This Parmesan Crusted Cod recipe is a delightful way to enjoy flaky cod fillets with a crispy, flavorful topping. Baked to perfection, this dish is easy to make and perfect for a quick and delicious seafood dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
Coating:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Additional:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Prepare the cod: Pat the cod fillets dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Mix the coating: Combine Parmesan, panko, parsley, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the fillets: Brush fillets with butter, press Parmesan mixture onto the top, drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and fish flakes easily.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the last 1–2 minutes.
- Recipe also works well with haddock or halibut.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
