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Baked Panko Parmesan Cod

Published: Mar 1, 2016 · Last Updated: Dec 1, 2022 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Panko parmesan cod is covered in panko and other seasonings then baked in the oven in less than 15 minutes, for an easy and healthy seafood dish.

This baked fish is a delicious alternative to fried fish! It's got the brightness of lemon paired with the crispiness of panko.

Panko parmesan cod with a lemon slice.

Crispy fish is delicious. The flakiness of cod paired with a crisp crust? Heaven.

Growing up, I loved getting the fried fish from Luby's. It was my go-to order. But now that I'm older and making my own meals, I am not a huge fan of frying my fish. I prefer baking it in the oven. But I still want that crispy texture!

And that's where the magic of panko comes in. It gives this cod that delicious crispy coating while simply being baked. A win-win in my book.

This cod is baked in the oven after being covered in a mixture of panko, parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and a few other seasonings.

This is a recipe that is delicious, crispy, and so easy to make! This cod cooks in less than 15 minutes, so it's quick and easy for a weeknight dinner and makes for a family-friendly meal.

What is panko?

Panko is extremely similar to dried breadcrumbs. The main difference is that panko doesn't contain crusts, whereas breadcrumbs typically do.

If you can't find panko for this recipe, you can use breadcrumbs instead.

Ingredients

  • Cod - Fresh fish is great, but for convenience, I tend to keep fish in the freezer, that way it's easy to take it out and thaw. Using fresh or frozen fish works great in this panko crusted cod recipe, just make sure to completely thaw the fish before cooking, otherwise it will cook unevenly.
  • Lemon - You'll first use the zest, then use lemon slices for serving! If you're not familiar with lemon zest, it's the yellow part of the lemon peel. I use this microplane for zesting lemons. It's one of my favorite kitchen tools!
  • Panko - HELLO, the star of the dish. Panko is great. If you don't have panko, you can use breadcrumbs!
  • Dried parsley - I love dried parsley. You can also use fresh parsley, if you have that around.
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese - This is one of my favorite ingredients. We keep a wedge of fresh parmesan cheese around at all times. I love using that microplane I just mentioned to also grate parmesan cheese.
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Dijon mustard - this adds a nice tang and flavor to the dish
  • Olive oil

How to customize

Don't have cod? This would also work with halibut, snapper, or even salmon. You could even try it with trout! Just note that cook times may vary based on your size and thickness of fish.

You can swap out the seasonings if you prefer. Use dried thyme or oregano or even basil in place of the dried parsley.

For a bit of a smoky flavor, add some smoked paprika. For a little heat, add either red pepper flakes or a pinch of dried cayenne pepper.

What to serve with the baked cod

  • Roasted green beans
  • Roasted asparagus with lemon zest
  • Roasted acorn squash
  • Curry roasted cauliflower
  • Coconut oil roasted sweet potatoes
  • Harissa acorn squash
  • Arugula salad with shaved parmesan

Recipe notes

  • All ovens cook differently and cook times may vary based on the thickness of your cod. Adjust cook times as needed.
  • If you don't have fresh parmesan cheese, you can use pre-grated parmesan cheese.

How to make panko parmesan cod

First, prep your ingredients! Grate your lemon zest and parmesan.

Add the panko, parsley, parmesan, salt, pepper, and lemon zest to a medium bowl.

Panko mixture ingredients.

Stir to combine.

Panko mixture in a bowl.

Add the olive oil and stir again until olive oil has combined with the panko.

Panko mixture in a bowl.

Dry the cod with paper towels. Salt and pepper the cod.

Cod with salt and pepper.

Add dijon mustard to the top of the cod fillets.

Cod with dijon mustard.

Top with the panko mixture.

Cod with panko mixture on top.

Place in an oven-safe skillet, on a baking sheet, or oven-safe dish.

Cod with panko on top.

Bake in the oven at 400 degrees F for 12 minutes, then broil an additional 1-2 minutes.

Baked cod with panko on top.

Serve with lemon slices or lemon wedges and enjoy!

Panko parmesan cod with a lemon slice.
Panko parmesan cod with a lemon slice.

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Panko Crusted Cod

Recipe by Aimee
This panko baked cod is crusted in panko and other seasonings then baked in the oven, for an easy and healthy seafood dish. This baked fish recipe is a delicious alternative to fried fish!
5 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Seafood
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 943 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium cod filets fresh or defrosted
  • 1 lemon for zesting and slicing
  • ½ cup panko crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus extra for sprinkling
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper plus extra for sprinkling
  • 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for panko mixture
  • 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil for dish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Zest your lemon to get ½ teaspoon lemon zest.
  • In medium bowl, combine lemon zest with panko, parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir together. Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and stir until combined.
  • Add oil to an oven-safe skillet, baking sheet, or oven-safe dish and wipe out any excess.
  • Take fish filets and sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides. Cover the top of the fish with dijon mustard. Press the panko mixture onto the top of the fish so that as much sticks as possible.
  • Carefully place the fish in the dish and cook in the oven for 12 minutes.
  • While fish is cooking, slice the lemon to place on the fish.
  • After the 12 minutes, turn the oven to broil, and broil until the panko is nicely browned.
  • Remove, plate with lemon slides and enjoy!

Notes

  • All ovens cook differently and cook times may vary based on the thickness of your cod. Adjust cook times as needed.
  • If you don't have fresh parmesan cheese, you can use pre-grated parmesan cheese.
  • This recipe is easy to double if serving 4 or more people.
  • Depending on the size of your fish, you may have leftover panko mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 943kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 169gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 398mgSodium: 1544mgPotassium: 3892mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 511IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 348mgIron: 5mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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