Panko Crusted Cod
Crispy Baked Cod with Panko is an easy, flavorful, and light dinner. Flaky cod fillets are topped with lemon, garlic, and parsley, Panko breadcrumbs, and baked to perfection! This recipe only takes 25 minutes to make, and will save you on busy weeknights!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3-4 6-ounce cod fillets
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil + 2 teaspoons
- 1 tablespoon butter divided into slices (one for each fillet)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- lemon wedges optional: for serving, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F, and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper or tinfoil. Use paper towels to pat the cod fillets dry.
- In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, olive oil, and paprika. Stir with fork to combine. Set aside.
- Place the fillets onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil and lemon juice over the cod fillets, then sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.
- Top each fillet with 2 to 3 tablespoons of panko topping, and press down gently to ensure the topping stays on top of the fish. Add a slice of butter on top of each fillet.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until the fish flakes easily and is opaque in the center. According to the USDA, an instant read thermometer should read 145°F when inserted into the thickest part of the cod.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges, and a side of your favorite vegetable, and bread!
Notes
- Pat cod fillets completely dry so the panko coating crisps up beautifully.
- Use a wire rack so the hot air crisps the bottom as well as the top.
- Finish with a quick broil (1–2 minutes) for a gorgeous golden crust, but watch carefully!
- Serve immediately while the coating is hot and crunchy—crispy cod waits for no one!
Nutrition
Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg
