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baked cod with a panko breadcrumb topping in a blue baking dish.
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Baked Cod (With Lemon-Parsley Panko)

Baked cod topped with crispy panko crumbs, lemon, parsley, and garlic is an easy way to turn your cod into a delicious dinner in just a few steps!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 large portions
Author: Grace Vallo

Equipment

  • 8x8" or 9x13" baking dish (whatever size baking dish your fish fits in)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cod fillets
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley packed
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest packed
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Grease a baking dish, and arrange your cod in the dish.
  • In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Drizzle lemon butter on fish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together panko, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and salt and pepper to taste. Add 3 tablespoons melted butter and stir until combined.
  • Add panko mixture to top of cod, lightly pressing so it adheres to the cod. It’s okay if some panko falls off the fish!
  • Bake at 400℉ for 11-16 minutes depending on the thickness of your cod. Cod is done when the thickest part is opaque and flaky.

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Notes

Lay a piece of foil across your baking dish if the panko crumbs brown too quickly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 1024mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1128IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg