Panko Crusted Cod
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!
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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